The tale of Genji
Murasaki Shikibu, 978?-2003
Book
This story follows the relationships, through two generations, of a closely linked court circle in 10th century Kyoto. At the core of the epic is Prince Genji whose character and love affairs offer a glimspe into the golden age of Japan.
Main title:
The tale of Genji / Murasaki Shikibu ; translated by Royall Tyler.
Work:
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2003.
Collation:
xxix, 1182 p. : ill., maps, plans ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
This translation originally published: New York: Viking Penguin, 2001.Includes bibliographical references (p. 1181-1182).Translated from the Japanese.
ISBN:
9780142437148 (pbk)
Dewey class:
895.6314Classics
Language:
English
BRN:
424151