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The Tale of Genji
The World's First Novel and a Masterpiece of Classical Japanese Literature
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- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
The Tale of Genji
The World's First Novel and a Masterpiece of Classical Japanese Literature
About this book
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is widely considered the world's first novel and one of the greatest achievements in global literature. Written in 11th-century Japan, this richly detailed narrative explores court life, romance, aesthetics, and impermanence through the life of Prince Genji. Elegant, introspective, and emotionally complex, the novel offers deep psychological insight and cultural richness. A cornerstone of Japanese literature and world classics, this work is essential for readers interested in literary history, philosophy, and timeless storytelling.
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Table of contents
- Top
- The Paulownia Court
- The Broom Tree
- The Shell of the Locust
- Evening Faces
- Lavender
- The Safflower
- An Autumn Exersion
- The Festival of the Cherry Blossoms
- Heartvine
- The Sacred Tree
- The Orange Blossoms
- Suma
- Akashi
- Channel Buoys
- The Wormwood Patch
- The Gatehouse
- A Picture Contest
- The Wind in the Pines
- A Rack of Cloud
- The Morning Glory
- The Maiden
- The Jeweled Chaplet
- The First Warbler
- Butterflies
- Fireflies
- Wild Carnations
- Flares
- The Typhoon
- The Royal Outing
- Purple Trousers
- The Cypress Pillar
- A Branch of Plum
- Wisteria Leaves
- New Herbs
- New Herbs
- The Oak Tree
- The Flute
- The Bell Cricket
- Evening Mist
- The Rites
- The Wizard
- His Perfumed Highness
- The Rose Plum
- Bamboo River
- The Lady at the Bridge
- Beneath the Oak
- Trefoil Knots
- Early Ferns
- The Ivy
- The Eastern Cottage
- A Boat upon the Waters
- The Drake Fly
- The Writing Practice
- The Floating Bridge of Dreams