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Genji Monogatari, also known as The Tale of Genji, is a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century. This book, translated by Charles F. Horne, is a comprehensive English version of the novel. The story revolves around the life of Genji,... Read Full Overview

Genji Monogatari, also known as The Tale of Genji, is a classic Japanese novel written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century. It is considered one of the greatest works of Japanese literature and is often referred to as the world's first novel. The story follows the life of... Read Full Overview

Genji Monogatari, also known as The Tale of Genji, is considered to be the foremost Japanese novel and was written by the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century. This book, translated by Charles F. Horne, tells the story of the life and loves of Genji, the son of an... Read Full Overview