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Tale of Genji


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Tale of Genji

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Written in the first decade of the eleventh century by a lady-in-waiting at the imperial court, The Tale of Genji explores the life and loves of Genji, a fictive imperial prince. The world's first novel, Genji is regarded today as a masterpiece of psychological realism.

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Genji monogatari

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