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The Tale of Genji (Abridged)
The Tale of Genji is an exquisitely crafted classic work of Japanese literature written in the 11th century. Some consider it to be the world's first novel, or the first modern or psychological novel.
About The Tale of Genji (Abridged)
The Tale of Genji is an exquisitely crafted classic work of Japanese literature written in the 11th century. Some consider it to be the world's first novel, or the first modern or psychological novel. The narrative of 54 chapters is embellished by hundreds of little poems spread like a string of pearls through the prose. The story recounts the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an ancient Japanese emperor and a concubine. Removed from the line of succession, Genji pursues a series of love affairs and a career as an imperial officer. The plethora of characters is impressively well-rounded while the setting of the Heian era in the 10th and 11th centuries is magnificently portrayed.
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The Tale of Genji (Abridged) is available as an audiobook on Apple Books. We haven't confirmed it on Spotify yet — but you can still search there below.
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- Is The Tale of Genji (Abridged) on Spotify?
- We haven't confirmed The Tale of Genji (Abridged) on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
- Is The Tale of Genji (Abridged) on Apple Books?
- Yes — The Tale of Genji (Abridged) is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote The Tale of Genji (Abridged)?
- The Tale of Genji (Abridged) is by Lady Murasaki Shikibu.
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