The Tale of Genji

Murasaki Shikibu, Royall Tyler

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Japanese

Penguin Classics
30 March 2004

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945)

The first complete new translation for 25 years of the acknowledged masterpiece of Japanese literature. Lady Murasaki's great 11th century novel is a beautifully crafted story of love, betrayal and death at the Imperial Court. At the core of this epic is Prince Genji, the son of an emperor, whose passionate character, love affairs and shifting political fortunes, offer an equisite glimpse of the golden age of Japan. Royal Tyler's superb new translation is scrupulously true to the Japanese original but appeals immeadiately to the modern reader. This edition also includes notes, glossaries, character lists and a chronology to enable the reader to appreciate the richness of this classic of world literature.

By: Murasaki Shikibu
Translated by: Royall Tyler
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 52mm
Weight: 1.542kg
ISBN: 9780142437148
ISBN 10: 014243714X
Pages: 1216
Publication Date: 30 March 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Murasaki Shikibu (c. 970-1015) was a member of one of the most powerful dynasties in Japan and the author of a diary which reveals much about court life in Japan. Royall Tyler taught Japanese religion and literature at the Australian National University and has published widely on Japanese literature. He translated Japanese No Dramas for Penguin Classics.

Reviews for The Tale of Genji

[ The Tale of Genji is] not only the world s first real novel, but one of its greatest. Donald Keene, Columbia University Edward Seidensticker s translation has the ring of authority. New York Times Book Review A triumph of authenticity and readability. Washington Post Book World