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Description
One of the world’s oldest novels and the greatest single work of Japanese literature, this 11th-century romance centers on the lives and loves of an emperor’s son. It offers a vast tapestry of the intrigues and rivalries of court life, as well as an exquisitely detailed portrayal of a decaying... read more
First Sentence
IN the reign of a certain Emperor, whose name is unknown to us, there was, among the Niogo and Koyi of the Imperial Court, one who, though she was not of high birth, enjoyed the full tide of Royal favor.
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Authors & Contributors
- Murasaki Shikibu (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Royall Tyler (Translator)
- Arthur Waley (Translator)
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