Genji Monogatari, also known as The Tale of Genji, is a classic Japanese novel written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century. It is considered one of the greatest works of Japanese literature and is often referred to as the world's first novel. The story follows the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor, and his romantic relationships with various women. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of court life in ancient Japan. This edition of the book, translated by Charles F. Horne, provides a comprehensive English translation of the original text, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the world of Genji Monogatari. It also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the novel, as well as detailed notes and commentary to aid in understanding the intricacies of the story. Overall, Genji Monogatari is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese literature or the history of Japan.THIS 128 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.