Reading the Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium

The Tale of Genji, written one thousand years ago, is a masterpiece of Japanese literature, is often regarded as the best prose fiction in the language. Read, commented on, and reimagined by poets, scholars, dramatists, artists, and novelists, the tale has left a legacy as rich and reflective as the work itself.

This sourcebook is the most comprehensive record of the reception of The Tale of Genji to date. It presents a range...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231166583
• ISBN13: 9780231166584
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher