The Tale of Genji

Murasaki Shikibu

• Publisher: Candlelight Classics
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9782379269387
• Subtopic: Classics
• Index: Literature

A prince of beauty. A world of elegance. A story of love and impermanence. In The Tale of Genji, Murasaki Shikibu crafts one of the earliest and greatest novels in world literature, following the life and romantic adventures of Hikaru Genji, an imperial prince in the Japanese court. Set in the refined world of Heian-era aristocracy, the story explores love, desire, jealousy, and the fleeting nature of happiness. Through poetic prose and emotional depth, it reveals the beauty and sorrow of human relationships. More than just a romance, the novel offers a vivid portrait of court culture, tradition, and the subtle complexities of social life. A masterpiece of classical literature, The Tale of Genji is often regarded as the world's first novel and remains a cornerstone of Japanese literary heritage. "A beautifully written exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time." Step into the elegance of ancient Japan's imperial court. Scroll up and get your copy today to experience The Tale of Genji.

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