The Tale of Genji
By: by Lady Murasaki, translated from the Japanese by Arthur Waley.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Published: 1925
Place of publication: Boston and New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
Subjects: Waley, Arthur,
Description: Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic.
Notes: Translation of nine chapters.
Part 2 of this translation is published under title: The sacred tree; part 3 under title: A wreath of cloud: part 4 under title: Blue trousers: part 5 under title: The lady of the boat: part 6 under title: The bridge of dreams.