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In the eleventh century Murasaki Shikibu, a lady in the Heian court of Japan, wrote the world's first novel. But The Tale of Genji is no mere artifact. It is, rather, a lively and astonishingly nuanced portrait of a refined society where every dalliance is an act of political consequence, a play of characters whose inner lives are as rich and changeable as those imagined by Proust. Chief of these is 'the shining Genji,' the son of the emperor and a man whose passionate impulses create great turmoil in his world and very nearly destroy him. This edition, recognized as the finest version in English, contains a dozen chapters from early in the book, carefully chosen by the translator, Edward G. Seidensticker, with an introduction explaining the selection. It is illustrated throughout with woodcuts from a seventeenthcentury edition.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Tale of Genji'? A: The main theme of 'The Tale of Genji' revolves around the complexities of love and relationships within the context of the Heian court, highlighting the interplay between personal desires and societal expectations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Tale of Genji'? A: 'The Tale of Genji' is authored by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting in the Heian court of Japan.
- Q: How many pages does this edition of 'The Tale of Genji' have? A: This edition of 'The Tale of Genji' contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Tale of Genji' suitable for new readers of classics? A: Yes, 'The Tale of Genji' is often recommended for new readers of classics due to its engaging narrative and rich character development.
- Q: What condition is the book listed as? A: 'The Tale of Genji' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'The Tale of Genji' published? A: 'The Tale of Genji' was published on June 16, 1990.
- Q: Does this edition include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Tale of Genji' includes woodcut illustrations from a seventeenth-century edition.
- Q: Who translated this edition of 'The Tale of Genji'? A: This edition of 'The Tale of Genji' was translated by Edward G. Seidensticker.
- Q: What makes this edition of 'The Tale of Genji' special? A: This edition is recognized as the finest version in English, featuring a selection of chapters chosen by the translator and an introduction that explains the selection.