The Tale of Genji

The first complete new translation for 25 years of the acknowledged masterpiece of Japanese literature. Lady Murasaki's great 11th century novel is a beautifully crafted story of love, betrayal and death at the Imperial Court. At the core of this epic is Prince Genji, the son of an emperor, whose passionate character, love affairs and shifting political fortunes, offer an equisite glimpse of the golden age of Japan. Royal Tyler's superb new translation is scrupulously true to the Japanese original but appeals immeadiately to the modern reader. This edition also includes notes, glossaries, character lists and a chronology to enable the reader to appreciate the richness of this classic of world literature.Author: Shikibu, Murasaki,author,Tyler, Royall,translator
Contributors: Shikibu, Murasaki,author,Tyler, Royall,translator
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 1216
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Languages: English,Published,Japanese,Original Language,Engli
Format: roughcut
Edition: Illustrated
Published/Release Date: 24 Apr 2003
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
Author/Director/Artist: Murasaki Shikibu
Dimension (cm): 51x233x160 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 51x232x161 mm
Item Weight (g): 1542
Package Weight (g): 1530