The Tale of Genji - Murasaki Shikibu accusing him of being a

accusing him of being a police informant – she turns to her friend for help

would like nothing better than to forget the tragic events that have brought him to Minsk

as a young woman whose husband is out of town is found with her throat cut

21-old Chizu moves in with 71-year-old Ginko

10 and 15 minutes

The Tale of Genji - Murasaki Shikibu accusing him of being aWritten in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel and is certainly one of its finest. Genji, the Shining Prince, son of an emperor, is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic. Original Language: Japanese Translator: Royall Tyler Binding: