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The tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu ( Book )
924 editions published between 1537 and 2011 in 19 languages and held by 3,252 libraries worldwide
Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic. Royall Tyler's superior translation is detailed, poetic, and superbly true to the Japanese original while allowing the modern reader to appreciate it as a contemporary treasure. Supplemented with detailed notes, glossaries, character lists, and chronologies to help the reader navigate the multigenerational narrative, this comprehensive edition presents this ancient tale in the grand style that it deserves.

The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts by Murasaki Shikibu ( Book )
3 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 1,338 libraries worldwide
The Tale of Genji is one of the world's earliest novels, written in the 11th century. The novel's plot centers on the romantic relationships of the noble hero Genji.

Murasaki Shikibu, her diary and poetic memoirs : a translation and study by Murasaki Shikibu ( Book )
111 editions published between 1884 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 845 libraries worldwide
An annotated and textual criticism.

The sacred tree by Murasaki Shikibu ( Book )
5 editions published between 1926 and 1959 in English and held by 295 libraries worldwide

Guide to The tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu by William J Puette ( Book )
4 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 295 libraries worldwide

A wreath of cloud, being the third part of 'The tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu ( Book )
6 editions published between 1927 and 1932 in English and held by 247 libraries worldwide

Blue trousers : being the fourth part of "The tale of Genji by 紫式部 ( Book )
4 editions published in 1928 in English and held by 240 libraries worldwide

The lady of the boat : being the fifth part of the "Tale of Genji by 紫式部 ( Book )
6 editions published between 1900 and 1932 in English and held by 224 libraries worldwide

The bridge of dreams, being the second volume of "The lady of the boat" and the final part of "The tale of Genji by 紫式部 ( Book )
4 editions published in 1933 in English and held by 185 libraries worldwide

The sacred tree, being the second part of "The tale of Genji by 紫式部 ( Book )
7 editions published between 1926 and 1934 in English and held by 105 libraries worldwide