The Tale of Genji (Paperback)


About Dennis Washburn's translation "Washburn's version of Murasaki Shikibu's masterpiece is lucid and engaging, irresistibly drawing the reader further and further into the story and the exquisite world it creates for us of Japan's Heian court. A fresh and invaluable Tale of Genji for those of us reuniting with a familiar friend and those encountering it for the very first time. " -VALERIE HENITIUK, author of Worlding Sei Shonagon: The Pillow Book in Translation

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About Dennis Washburn's translation "Washburn's version of Murasaki Shikibu's masterpiece is lucid and engaging, irresistibly drawing the reader further and further into the story and the exquisite world it creates for us of Japan's Heian court. A fresh and invaluable Tale of Genji for those of us reuniting with a familiar friend and those encountering it for the very first time. " -VALERIE HENITIUK, author of Worlding Sei Shonagon: The Pillow Book in Translation

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Product Details

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Imprint

W W Norton & Co Inc

Country of origin

United States

Series

The Norton Library, 0

Release date

November 2021

Availability

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

Authors

Translators

Dimensions

198 x 130 x 38mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

848

ISBN-13

978-0-393-42791-2

Barcode

9780393427912

Categories

LSN

0-393-42791-9



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