The Tale of Genji (Upper, Middle, and Lower Parts)

Author: (Japanese) Murasaki Shikibu
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The Tale of Genji is a classic literary masterpiece from Japan, which has had a profound impact on the development of Japanese literature and is hailed as the pinnacle of Japanese literature. The exact period of the book's composition remains uncertain, but it is generally believed to have been written between 1001 and 1008. Therefore, it can be said that The Tale of Genji is one of the world's earliest realistic long novels and holds a significant place in the history of world literature.