Murasaki Shikibu: The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji


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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 in addition to subtle social and psychological observations, this splendid translation of the first part of a tremendously influential masterpiece provides Western readers with a memorable taste of one of the world's first and greatest novels.

Q: Why did the boy eat his homework? Introduction by Elizabeth Hardwick This incisive, illuminating translation of the The Tale of Genji free ebook Tao Te Ching treats these sacred writings as religious philosophy having as their central message the value of peace. Refreshing and challenging, this is a landmark work for all those investigating Eastern religion and philosophy. Urgent message for the Dalton brothers: the president has approved a special measure to combat overpopulation in the country's prisons. They're going to be - hanged! Their last hope lies in a little known law that would see them walk free if they were to marry. A frantic Ma Dalton tries to locate brides for her boys, but their reputation precedes them, and the only candidates she eventually locates could well turn out to be a worse choice than the rope...


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Author: Murasaki Shikibu
Number of Pages: 256 pages
Published Date: 24 Aug 2000
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780486414157
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