Tale of Genji: World's First Novel (1007)

sheeza · Extreme Poster Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2487 Gender:

More than a thousend years ago, on 1007, a Japanese court lady put the finishing touches on what is considered the world's first novel. Spanning 75 years, more than 350 characters, and brimming with romantic poems, the "Tale of Genji" tells the story of an emperor's son, his quest for love, and the many women he meets along the way. It is attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu.

Tale of Genji Worlds First Novel 1007