The Tale of Genji, Volume 2

by Murasaki Shikibu

Book Overview

Murasaki Shikibu, born into the middle ranks of the aristocracy during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), wrote The Tale of Genji―widely considered the world's first novel―during the early years of the eleventh century. Expansive, compelling, and sophisticated in its representation of ethical concerns and aesthetic ideals, Murasaki's tale came to occupy a central place in Japan's remarkable history of artistic achievement and is...

• Format: Audio CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1094090263
• ISBN13: 9781094090269
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 3.7" x 6.1" x 5.7"