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The Tale of Genji
  • ISBN: 9781857151084
  • Pages: 1184
  • Publisher: Everyman
  • Binding: Paperback

The Tale of Genji

Murasaki Shikibu
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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 exquisite glimpse of the golden age of Japan.



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