Book detail: The tale of Genji: a novel is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
Written by Murasaki Shikibu, this novel is considered a foundational work of Japanese literature, offering a detailed look into the lives of the Heian court elite during the 11th century.
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