The tale of Genji
By: Murasaki Shikibu ; translated with an introduction by Edward Seidensticker.
Publisher: Knopf
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1090
Work titles: Genji monogatari.
Description: Set in 11th century Japan, the work recounts the life of a son of a Japanese emperor, known to readers as Hikaru Genji, or "Shining Genji". For political reasons, Genji is relegated to commoner status (by being given the surname Minamoto) and begins a career as an imperial officer. The tale concentrates on Genji's romantic life and describes the customs of the aristocratic society of the time. --Wikipedia.com.
Notes: Translation of Genji monogatari.