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Following his mother's death, Genji, the "Shining Prince," faces the loss of his royal birthright and is forced into a life as a commoner. Despite this setback, he captivates those around him with his charm and talents, ultimately gaining favor in his father's eyes and achieving a status that surpasses his mother's legacy. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of social hierarchy in a historical context.
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- Title
- The Tale of Genji
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lady Murasaki Shikibu
- Publisher
- Tuttle
- ISBN10
- 4805318481
- ISBN13
- 9784805318485
- Category
- World prose
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- Following his mother's death, Genji, the "Shining Prince," faces the loss of his royal birthright and is forced into a life as a commoner. Despite this setback, he captivates those around him with his charm and talents, ultimately gaining favor in his father's eyes and achieving a status that surpasses his mother's legacy. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of social hierarchy in a historical context.