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The Tale of Genji: Scenes from the World's First Novel (Illustrated Japanese Classics)

The Tale of Genji: Scenes from the World's First Novel (Illustrated Japanese Classics)

Masayuki Miyata
3.7/5 ( ratings)
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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 precise and poetic prose, it is also considered one of its finest.

Written with precision by a lady of the Japanese court, Genji's Don Juan-like clandestine rendezvous with lovers in their perfumed boudoirs or on mossy moonlit garden paths, continues to intrigue lovers of literature. What sets Genji apart from the typically carefree playboy is the intensity of his emotional attachment for each of his lovers. Long after an affair has ended, Genji continues to cherish the encounter. His is an age-old tale, as well as a poignant and brilliant portrait of Japan's ancient court life.
Language
English
Pages
238
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kodansha America
Release
October 26, 2001
ISBN
4770027729
ISBN 13
9784770027726

The Tale of Genji: Scenes from the World's First Novel (Illustrated Japanese Classics)

Masayuki Miyata
3.7/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
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 precise and poetic prose, it is also considered one of its finest.

Written with precision by a lady of the Japanese court, Genji's Don Juan-like clandestine rendezvous with lovers in their perfumed boudoirs or on mossy moonlit garden paths, continues to intrigue lovers of literature. What sets Genji apart from the typically carefree playboy is the intensity of his emotional attachment for each of his lovers. Long after an affair has ended, Genji continues to cherish the encounter. His is an age-old tale, as well as a poignant and brilliant portrait of Japan's ancient court life.
Language
English
Pages
238
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kodansha America
Release
October 26, 2001
ISBN
4770027729
ISBN 13
9784770027726

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