Before now, only four of 54 chapters from the Tale of Genji had been confirmed as original transcriptions.
The Tale of Genji
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A Japanese Classic, Dimly Illuminated
The visual images interpreting The Tale of Genji, the world’s first novel, which was written by a woman, are presented as beautiful objects devoid of context.
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A Close Look at the Art of Genji
The Tale of Genji: A Visual Companion serves as a thorough introduction to a work of great literary and art-historical importance.
