For sale is a paperback copy of "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. Widely considered the world's first novel, this is a masterpiece of Japanese literature. Written in the 11th century, it tells the story of the son of a Japanese emperor, his romantic life, and the intricate court culture of the Heian period. A beautiful, classic work for any literature lover's collection. · Author: Murasaki Shikibu · Title: The Tale of Genji · Format: Paperback · Condition: Good - Some shelf wear A timeless and influential classic. #TheTaleOfGenji #MurasakiShikibu #JapaneseLiterature #ClassicLiterature #WorldLiterature #HistoricalFiction #Novel #Book #Paperback #HeianPeriod #Vinted #VintedUK #ClassicBook #LiteraryClassic #AsianLiterature #MustRead #BookLover