The Tale of Genji
Alternate Cover ISBN10: 0-14-243714-XWritten in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel--and it is certainly one of its finest. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character...
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Alternate Cover ISBN10: 0-14-243714-XWritten in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel--and it is certainly one of its finest. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Pages no: 1179
Edition language: English