The Tale of Genji Murasaki Shikibu Fantasy Folio Society 2016 1st ed. 2 Vol. VGC

The Tale of Genji Murasaki Shikibu Fantasy Folio Society 2016 1st ed. 2 Vol. VGC

£316.99
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The Tale of Genji Murasaki Shikibu Fantasy Folio Society 2016 1st ed. 2 Vol. VGC
Folio Society
Fantasy & Fairy Tales

The Tale of Genji

Murasaki Shikibu

£316.99
Edition year 2016
Printing year 2016
First edition Yes
Binding Cloth
Translator Royall Tyler
Volumes 2
Weight 4 Kg
Pages 1304 (total)
Dimensions 10 × 6.5 in
Condition Very Good
Condition notes In very good overall condition. Faintly faded case, very small scratch to page gilt of vol.I.

Edition details

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. (2v.) Introduction and footnotes by Anne Rose Kitagawa. Illustrated with 52 colour paintings from the Harvard Art Museums 16th century Tale of Genji Album plus 180 integrated line drawings. Full red and gold cloth. Gilded page tops. Image blocked slipcase. 1304pp in total. 10x6.5in. Folio Society Fine edition

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About the book

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a masterpiece of classical Japanese literature, written in the early eleventh century. The novel follows Prince Genji and the intricate relationships, romances and political life of the Heian court. Its extraordinary psychological depth, attention to beauty and awareness of the passing of time have led many scholars to describe it as one of the world's earliest great novels.

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