The Tale of Genji (Penguin Classics)
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🎭Rich courtly life & complex characters
📜World's first novel, 11th century classic
🖋️Poetic, true-to-original translation
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Description
📚 Unlock the epic saga that shaped storytelling forever!
- FOCUSED EARLY CHAPTERS - Engage with Genji’s youthful triumphs in a deftly abridged edition perfect for new readers.
- EXPERTLY CRAFTED TRANSLATION - Royall Tyler’s poetic rendition balances authenticity with modern readability.
- IMMERSIVE HISTORICAL PORTRAIT - Experience the vivid, intricate court life of medieval Japan like never before.
- TIMELESS LITERARY MASTERPIECE - Dive into the world’s first novel, a cornerstone of global literature.
- CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BELOVED - Join thousands of readers who rate this classic 4.4 stars for its enduring beauty.
The Tale of Genji (Penguin Classics) is a masterful abridged edition of the world’s first novel, written in the 11th century. This edition features Royall Tyler’s acclaimed poetic translation, focusing on the early chapters that vividly depict the life and loves of Genji, the Shining Prince. Celebrated for its rich portrayal of medieval Japanese court life, this classic continues to captivate readers with its timeless narrative and cultural significance.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #121,183 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #227 in Asian Literature #317 in Literary Criticism & Theory #1,373 in Psychological Thrillers |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (188) |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.5 cm |
| Edition | Abridged |
| ISBN-10 | 0143039490 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0143039495 |
| Item weight | 232 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| Publication date | 28 February 2006 |
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
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