Genji monogatari: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Genji monogatari by Murasaki Shikibu — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The most famous work of Japanese literature and the world's first novel—written a thousand years ago and one of the enduring classics of world literature.
Quick facts about Genji monogatari
- Title: Genji monogatari
- Author: Murasaki Shikibu
- First published: 1900
- Genre: classic literature, concordances, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2564006W
Where to read Genji monogatari
Genji monogatari by Murasaki Shikibu is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Genji monogatari about?
**The most famous work of Japanese literature and the world's first novel—written a thousand years ago and one of the enduring classics of world literature.**.
Who wrote Genji monogatari?
Genji monogatari was written by Murasaki Shikibu.
When was Genji monogatari published?
Genji monogatari was first published in 1900.
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