Friday, December 30, 2011

The Tale of Genji - Murasaki Shikibu

Title:
The Tale of Genji
Author:
Murasaki Shikibu (translated by Royall Tyler)
Year:
1021
Country:
Japan
Themes:
Genji’s attempt to replace his lost mother
The misfortune faced by Genji’s lovers
Can a man replace his one true love?
Synopsis:
      The story of a young nobleman balancing love       and loss in ancient Japan.

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