Shikibu, Murasaki
The Tale of Genji (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780142437148
- author:
- Shikibu, Murasaki
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 1216
- Dimensions:
- 23.27 x 15.98 x 5.05 centimetres
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Tale of Genji, a masterpiece of medieval Japanese literature, is widely regarded as the world's first novel. Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life is a captivating tale of passion, family, love, and shifting fortunes.
Translated by Royall Tyler, this Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition presents a detailed, poetic, and superbly true to the Japanese original, allowing the modern reader to appreciate it as a contemporary treasure. The edition is supplemented with helpful notes, glossaries, character lists, and chronologies to aid navigation of the multigenerational narrative.
With its grand style and rich historical context, this comprehensive edition brings this ancient tale to life, making it an ideal choice for readers interested in exploring the world's first novel.
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