In "The Tale of Genji", you will be able to understand "The Genji World". And in "The Picture Scroll of The 'Tale of Genji'", you will be able to understand an atmosphere of "Genji World" by many pictures.
The Tale of Genji (源氏物語, Genji Monogatari) is a classic work of Japanese literature attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early eleventh century, around the peak of the Heian Period. It is sometimes called the world's first novel, the first modern novel, the first romance novel, or the first novel to still be considered a classic. This issue is a matter of debate.
2008 year is 1000th anniversary for "The Tale of Genji".
Since last year, many seminars have been holded in many places in Japan. I have attended "Special Talk by Ms. Nobuko Takagi and Ms. Shion Mizuhara regarding 'The Tale of Genji'", which was held 20th Oct., 2007 at Kyoto.
I hope you will visit and enjoy "The Tale of Genji" and "The Picture Scroll of The 'Tale of Genji'".
Anyway I quote herewith a part of "The Tale of Genji".
Please enjoy it.
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Quote partly from "The Tale of Genji"
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This site aims to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of The Tale of Genji - the 11th Century Japanese classic written by a Heian court lady known as Murasaki Shikibu. It also serves as a kind of travel guide to the world of Genji.
Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine, tutelary shrine of the Minamoto (Genji) clan.
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By T.S. on 13th Jul., 2008
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