Tale of Genji
April 14, 2008 zichi 37 other publications
The Tale of Genji was written by a Japanese Court Lady, Murasaki Shikibu in the Heian period, about 1000 years ago. Claimed by many to be the world's first modern novel and Japanese finest. It has inspired countless artist to make woodblock prints, paintings and Japanese style screens, Byobu's.
The Tale of Genji was written by a Japanese Court Lady, Murasaki Shikibu in the Heian period, about 1000 years ago. Claimed by many to be the world's first modern novel and Ja...