The Tale of Genji, Volume 1
Narrated by Brian Nishii
- Released
- November 12, 2019
- Length
- 35 hrs 35 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu during Japan's Heian period, is considered the world's first novel and is regarded as a masterpiece of world literature. This edition features a contemporary translation by Dennis Washburn, enhanced with annotations for accessibility and poetic renderings that preserve the original's aesthetic and cultural richness. The story offers a deep exploration of the imperial court's culture, providing insights into human experience that remain relevant today.
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