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The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji
Author: Lady Murasaki, Arthur Waley (Translator)
One of the world’s oldest novels and the greatest single work of Japanese literature, this 11th-century romance centers on the lives and loves of an emperor’s son. It offers a vast tapestry of the intrigues and rivalries of court life, as well as an exquisitely detailed portrayal of a decaying aristocracy. Rich in poetry and wordplay...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780486414157
ISBN-10: 0486414159
Publication Date: 8/24/2000
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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