The Tale of Genji-A Novel In Four Parts By Lady Murasaki The LIterary Guild 1935 Hardcover /cb

The Tale Of Genji-A Novel in Four Parts by Lady Murasaki, translated from the Japanese by Arthur Waley. Published by The Literary Guild in 1935, hardcover, 743 pages. The Tale of Genji, written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century during Japan’s Heian period is often considered the world’s first novel. It follows the life and romantic exploits of Hikaru Genji the son of an emperor, who is demoted to commoner status due to political reasons. The novel explores themes of impermanence, love, social hierarchy, and the fleeting nature of beauty and power. The book is in very good condtion, the covers show light shelf ware and the spine has faded a little over the decades but the binding is strong, there are no loose or torn pages. The pages are clean and unmarked. Please carefully review the photos for condition details.

Estate items. Condition is pre owned.