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TheTaleofGenji or源氏物語,GenjiMonogatari inJapanese isaveryfamousbook writtenbyanoblewomanandlady-in-waitingcalledMurasakiShikibuduring theHeianperiod(794to1185).Every Japanesepersonhasreadatleastapartofthisbookandstudieditatsomepointintheirlives butit’salsobeenrecognisedasavaluableandsignificantpieceofliteratureintheWestandit’softenincludedonthereadinglistforJapanesestudiesatuniversitiesoverseas. IreadthetranslationbyRoyallTylerandIcansay,handonheart,TheTaleofGenji[1]is themostro...
The Tale of Genji or 源氏物語, Genji Monogatari in Japanese is a very famous book written by a noblewoman and lady-in-waiting called Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period (794 to 1185). Every Japanese person has read at least a part of this book and studied it at some point in their lives but it’s also been recognised as a valuable and significant piece of literature in the West and it’s often included on the reading list for Japanese studies at universities overseas.
I read the translation by Royall Tyler and I can say, hand on heart, The Tale of Genji[1] is the most romantic book I’ve ever read. Not only that, every story within the story was an absolute pleasure to read despite the fact this book has 1,224 pages. If you’re wondering whether this book is worth reading, I can promise you this world-renowned literary masterpiece will gently caress your imagination and car...