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The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts, by Lady Murasaki. Translated from the Japanese by Arthur Waley.

Title
The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts, by Lady Murasaki. Translated from the Japanese by Arthur Waley.
Author
Murasaki Shikibu, 978?-
Publication
New York, Modern Library [1960]

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Additional Authors
Waley, Arthur
Description
1135 p.; 21 cm.
Summary
The Tale of Genji is one of the world's earliest novels, written in the 11th century. The novel's plot centers on the romantic relationships of the noble hero Genji.
Series Statement
The Modern library of the world's best books. [A Modern library giant ; G-38]
Uniform Title
  • Genji monogatari. English
  • The Modern library of the world's best books. [A Modern library giant ; G-38].
Alternative Title
Genji monogatari.
Subject
  • To 1600
  • Princes > Japan > Fiction
  • Aristocracy (Social class) > Japan > Fiction
  • Japan > Social life and customs > To 1600 > Fiction
Genre/Form
  • Romances
  • Parables
  • Fiction
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Part one: The Tale of Genji -- Part two: The Sacred tree -- Part three: A Wreath of cloud -- Part four: Blue trousers -- Part five: The Lady of the boat -- Part six: The Bridge of dreams.
LCCN
^^^60052014^//r934
OCLC
  • 325524
  • SCSB-10770465
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library