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The tale of Genji

Murasaki Shikibu ; translated by Kencho Suematsu

(Tuttle classics)

Tuttle, 2000

  • : pbk

Other Title

Genji Monogatari

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Note

"The translation presented here ... is that of Kencho Suematsu, who abridged the original for the convenience of readers"--P. 9

Previous edition's title: Genji Monogatari

Originally published: Rutland, Vt. ; Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 1974

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Gazing through the portal of Japanese culture at the amorous exploits of Prince Hikaru Genji, this novel tells the story of a time when indigenous Japanese culture still held prominence over the Chinese culture that would come to dominate Japan.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA50943826
  • ISBN
    • 0804832560
  • LCCN
    00055239
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    jpn
  • Place of Publication
    Boston, Mass.
  • Pages/Volumes
    227 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
  • Classification
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