The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji ( c e z Genji monogatari) is a classic work of Japanese literature written by the noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu in the early years of the 11th century. The original manuscript no longer exists. It was made in "e;concertina"e; or "e;orihon"e; style: several sheets of paper pasted together and folded alternately in one direction then the othe...