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The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts,
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The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts,

Author: Murasaki Shikibu
Publisher: New York, Modern Library [1960]
Series: The Modern library of the world's best books. [A Modern library giant, G-38]
Edition/Format:   Book : Fiction : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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.
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Genre/Form: Romances
Parables
Fiction
Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Murasaki Shikibu, b. 978?
Tale of Genji.
New York, Modern Library [1960]
(OCoLC)577463836
Material Type: Fiction
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Murasaki Shikibu
OCLC Number: 325524
Description: 1135 p. 21 cm.
Contents: Part one: The Tale of Genji --
Part two: The Sacred tree --
Part three: A Wreath of cloud --
Part four: Blue trousers --
Part five: The Lady of the boat --
Part six: The Bridge of dreams.
Series Title: The Modern library of the world's best books. [A Modern library giant, G-38]
Other Titles: Genji monogatori.
Responsibility: by Lady Murasaki. Translated from the Japanese by Arthur Waley.

Abstract:

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.

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