
The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu
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Historical Fiction2006en
Set in 11th century Japan, the work recounts the life of a son of a Japanese emperor, known to readers as Hikaru Genji, or "Shining Genji". For political reasons, Genji is relegated to commoner status (by being given the surname Minamoto) and begins a career as an imperial offic…
Ancient World