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It is believed that “The Tale of Genji” was delivered to aristocratic women, the yokibito, in installments, so the book may have also been written chapter by chapter in installments.
The book has many elements of a modern novel. There is a central character and various major and minor characters. There is well developed characterization of all the major characters.
The book has a sequence of events which cover the central character’s lifetime and beyond.
There is no plot, but the characters evolve as they grow old, as the events continue to take place in their lives.
The most noticeable element of the book is its internal consistency, though there are about four hundred characters in the book.
A Quick Guide to “The Tale of Genji”
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Background
Chapter Three: About Authorship
Chapter Four: Plot Summary
Chapter Five: Structure
Chapter Six: Critical Analysis
Chapter Seven: Legacy
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Chapter One: Introduction
The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu is one of the classic works of Japanese literature. It is said to be written in the early years of the 11th century. In those days, Heian period was at its peak.
Murasaki Shikibu is said to be a Japanese noblewoman.
The novel The Tale of Genji
is sometimes considered as the world’s first novel, the first modern novel, the first psychological novel or the first novel which has yet not been considered a classic.
It is highly noticeable that this novel presents the unique and illustrious description of the livelihoods of high courtiers during the Heian period.
There is no doubt that The Tale of Genji
is universally regarded as a
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