The Tale of Genji (volume 2)
by (japanese) Murasaki Shikibu
About This Novel
A love story that has been passed down for thousands of years, an ultimate interpretation of the beauty of physical sorrow, and a literary classic that has shaped the entire Japanese nation. "The Tale of Genji" had a huge impact on the development of Japanese literature. It was the peak of Japanese classical literature and opened the era of "mono-sorrow" in Japan. The Tale of Genji, written in the Heian period, has a history of more than 1,000 years. The book has more than 1 million words, nearly 500 characters and 795 Japanese songs. The novel takes Genji's life experience and love story as the main line, describes the style of Japan's Heian period, reveals the complexity of human nature and cruel court struggles, and reflects the palace life of the Heian period.
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