The Tale Of Genji The Arthur Waley Translation Of Lady Murasakis Masterpiece Lady Murasaki Shikibu Shikibu Murasaki by Lady Murasaki Shikibu [shikibu Murasaki], Arthur Waley (translation), Dennis Washburn (foreword) 9781462902583, 1462902588 instant download after payment.

Centuries before Shakespeare, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji was already acknowledged as a classic of Japanese literature. Over the past century, this book has gained worldwide acceptance as not only the world's first novel but as one of the greatest works of literature of all time.

The hero of the tale, Prince Genji, is a shining example of the Heian-era ideal man--accomplished in poetry, dance, music, painting, and, not least of all to the novel's many plots, romance. The Tale of Genji & the characters & world it depicts have influenced Japanese culture to its very core. This celebrated translation by Arthur Waley gives Western readers a very genuine feel for the tone of this beloved classic.
This edition contains the complete Waley translation of all six books of The Tale of Genji & also contains a new foreword by Dennis Washburn with key insights into both the book & the importance of this translation for modern readers.

Lady Murasaki Shikibu, born in the year 978, was a member of the famed Fujiwara clan--one of the most influential families of the Heian period. Her literary ability quickly won her a place in the entourage of the Empress Akiko. After the death of her husband, Murasaki Shikibu immersed herself in Buddhism, & the religion's influences permeate her writing.

Arthur Waley (1889-1966) taught himself Chinese & Japanese. He was one of the most respected translators of Asian classics into English of his time, with his translated works including The Tale of Genji, Monkey (The Journey to the West), The Noh Plays of Japan & The Analects of Confuciu