The Tale of Genji: Murasaki Shikibu (Lady Murasaki)

The Tale of Genji: Murasaki Shikibu (Lady Murasaki) Publisher: Dover Publications Language: English Paperback: 208 Pages Product Dimension (L x W x H): 21.39 x 13.36 x 1.30 CM One of the world's oldest novels and the greatest single work of Japanese literature, this 11th-century romance centers on the lives and loves of an emperor's son. It offers a vast tapestry of the intrigues and rivalries of court life, as well as an exquisitely detailed portrayal of a decaying aristocracy. Rich in poetry and wordplay in addition to subtle social and psychological observations, this splendid translation of the first part of a tremendously influential masterpiece provides Western readers with a memorable taste of one of the world's first and greatest novels.