book: oldest classic - the tale of genji

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believed to be the 1st classic of the world written by Murasaki Shikibu, the tale of genji, is also celebrated as the world's 1st novel and one of the world's greatest.

read more about the book here.

the review on Royall Tyler who translated the classic- here.

bought this book in Jul 2006 and didn't have the mood to read due to

weight of the book

mood is not "right"
now is the time since i spend reading in bed all times so weight isn't an issue plus recent office work is stressful due to re-organisation and right sizing, and i need to be transported back to an simple old world.



2000 yen note with The Tale of Genji and Murasaki Shikibu on the right corner.

the wiki version - here.

Teleporting to 11th century of old kyoto, Hiean, the japanese golden age.