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1	The Tale of Genji more books like this by Lady Murasaki, Arthur Waley (Translator) Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel - and is certainly one of its finest. Genji, the Shining Prince, son of an emperor, is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.37! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Tale of Genji more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Shikibu Murasaki Tuttle Publishing is proud to offer newly redesigned editions of some of Japan's greatest writers from medieval to modern times. Tuttle Classics of Japanese Literature are a vital and affordable introduction. Begin building your collection now! This biographical novel centers around the amorous exploits of Price Hikaru Genji, whose elegance and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Tale of Genji: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Royall Tyler (Translator) This is 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 ... see all copies from $11.96! new only from $14.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Diary of Lady Murasaki more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Richard Bowring (Translator), Murasaki The Diary recorded by Lady Murasaki (c. 973 c. 1020), author of The Tale of Genji, is an intimate picture of her life as tutor and companion to the young Empress Shoshi. Told in a series of vignettes, it offers revealing glimpses of the Japanese imperial palace the auspicious birth of a prince, rivalries between the Emperor's consorts, with sharp ... see all copies from $2.42! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Tale of Genji-One more books like this by Lady Murasaki, Murasaki Shikibu see all copies from $1.99!
6	The tale of Genji more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu This is the prose masterpiece of the Heian era of the 10th and 11th centuries, which is recognized as a great period in Japanese literature. It is an account of the intricate, exquisite, highly ordered court culture which made such a masterpiece possible. see all copies from $2.47! new only from $26.65! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Amy Lowell (Introduction by), Annie Shepley Omori (Translator) Three well-educated ladies wrote these diaries, among them the skilled writer Murasaki Shikibu (ca. 973-1025 a.d.). A lady-in-waiting to the Japanese Empress, she observed the upper classes with fine detail. The Sarashina Diary, begins with a 9-year-old girl's dreams and ends with the grown woman's account of her husband's funeral (1009-1059 a.d.) ... see all copies from $4.96! new only from $8.50! \| SVS
8	A String of Flowers, Untied...: Love Poems from the Tale of Genji more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Jane Reichhold (Translator), Hatsue Kawamura (Translator) Lady Murasaki's passionate love poetry comes alive in a brand-new translation. see all copies from $2.88! new only from $6.95!
9	Tale Genji more books like this by Shikibu Murasaki, Lady Murasaki THE TALE OF GENJI, the world's first novel, was written around A.D. 1000 and has often been called Japan's greatest literary achievement. The author of this story of a Japanese prince and his many lovers was Shikibu Murasaki, the brilliant young governess to the Empress. The novel was read aloud at court and became wildly popular; its appeal has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions
10	The Tale of Genji: Scenes from the World's First Novel more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Setouchi Jakucho (Introduction by), Masayuki Miyata (Illustrator) A lushly illustrated edition of a world classic The third in this series of illustrated Japanese classics, The Tale of Genji again combines Miyata's captivating paper cut-outs with a modern retelling of a vintage story. This well-known tale of the amorous adventures of Prince Genji is widely considered world literature's first novel, and with its ... see all copies from $15.05! new only from $20.75!
11	The Tale of Genji more books like this by Amy Sickets, Murasaki Shikibu - Presents the most important 20th century criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature - The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism - Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index - Introductory essay by Harold Bloom see all copies from $3.89! new only from $3.89! \| SVS
12	Murasaki Shikibu: Her Diary and Poetic Memoirs, a Translation and Study more books like this by Richard Bowring, Murasaki Shikibu see all copies from $12.50!
13	The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu THE TALE OF GENJI, the world's first novel, was written around A.D. 1000 and has often been called Japan's greatest literary achievement. The author of this story of a Japanese prince and his many lovers was Shikibu Murasaki, the brilliant young governess to the Empress. The novel was read aloud at court and became wildly popular; its appeal has ... see all copies from $9.50!
14	Die Geschichte Vom Prinzen Genji. 2 Bde by Murasaki Shikibu see all copies from $47.79! new only from $47.79!
15	The sacred tree, being the second part of "The tale of Genji" more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Arthur Waley see all copies from $4.07! first editions \| SVS
16	The bridge of dreams, being the second volume of The lady of the boat and the final part of The tale of Genji more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Arthur Waley see all copies from $10.00! first editions
17	The illustrated tale of Genji : a classic Japanese romance by Murasaki Shikibu, Koh Tsuboi, Yoshiko Shimizu, Yotaro Konaka, Alan Tansman see all copies from $84.95! first editions
18	The tale of Genji. The Uji chapters more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu, Edward Seidensticker, Shunsho Yamamoto see all copies from $119.95!
19	A wreath of cloud, being the third part of 'The tale of Genji' by Murasaki Shikibu, Arthur Waley see all copies from $14.69!
20	Blue trousers, being the fourth part of "The tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, Arthur Waley see all copies from $65.06! first editions
21	Le Dit du Genji more books like this by Murasaki Shikibu see all copies from $252.50! new only from $252.50!
22	Journal De Murasaki-Shikibu by Murasaki Shikibu see all copies from $61.75! new only from $61.75!

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