The Tale of Genji
Author
Murasaki Shikibu
About this book
The Tale of Genji is a classic work of Japanese literature attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early eleventh century, around the peak of the Heian Period. It is sometimes called the world's first novel, the first modern novel, the first psychological novel or the first novel to still be considered a classic, though this issue is a matter of debate.
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Transcriber Note: The cover image was created by the transcriber from the original cover and elements of the title page. It is placed in the public domain.
By
LADY MURASAKI
TRANSLATED FROM THE JAPANESE BY
ARTHUR WALEY
BOSTON AND NEW YORK
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY
The Riverside Press Cambridge
1925
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