The Tale of Genji (A Modern Library Giant, No. G-38)
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Ashfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Modern Library, 1960. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x1. 1960 Modern Library hard cover - 1st edition THUS 1st printing - minor wear to dust jacket (now in mylar cover) tanning and minor staining to closed page edge - front leaf showing slight webbing - otherwise cover fine binding strong contents clean - enjoy
Synopsis
The Tale of Genji 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 psychological novel or the first novel still to be considered a classic, though this issue is a matter of debate. The first partial translation of Genji Monogatari into English was by Suematsu Kenchō.
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- Bookseller
- Twice Sold Tales (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2404210004
- Title
- The Tale of Genji (A Modern Library Giant, No. G-38)
- Author
- Murasaki Shikibu
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Date Published
- 1960
- Size
- 8x5x1
- Weight
- 2.38 lbs
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Twice Sold Tales
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Ashfield, Massachusetts
About Twice Sold Tales
Specialize in Modern American First Edition Fiction and Non-Fiction - General Collectible Books
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