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The Tale of Genji

By Murasaki Shikibu

part of the Norton Critical Editions series

part of the The Norton Library series

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu
About The Tale of Genji

About Dennis Washburn's translation "Washburn's version of Murasaki Shikibu's masterpiece is lucid and engaging, irresistibly drawing the reader further and further into the story and the exquisite world it creates for us of Japan's Heian court. A fresh and invaluable Tale of Genji for those of us reuniting with a familiar friend and those encountering it for the very first time. " -VALERIE HENITIUK, author of Worlding Sei Shonagon: The Pillow Book in Translation

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780393427912
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 848
  • Published:
  • November 9, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 196x132x39 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 564 g.
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Expected delivery: May 23, 2024

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About Dennis Washburn's translation
"Washburn's version of Murasaki Shikibu's masterpiece is lucid and engaging, irresistibly drawing the reader further and further into the story and the exquisite world it creates for us of Japan's Heian court. A fresh and invaluable Tale of Genji for those of us reuniting with a familiar friend and those encountering it for the very first time. "
-VALERIE HENITIUK, author of Worlding Sei Shonagon: The Pillow Book in Translation

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