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Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji, Version 2)

Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji, Version 2)

By: Murasaki Shikibu
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Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 019 - Ye-Awase Competitive Show of Pictures

    019 - Ye-Awase Competitive Show of Pictures
    Feb 17 2026
    Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.
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    22 mins
  • 018 - Sekiya Barrier House

    018 - Sekiya Barrier House
    Feb 17 2026
    Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.
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    6 mins
  • 017 - Yomogi-Bu Overgrown Mugwort

    017 - Yomogi-Bu Overgrown Mugwort
    Feb 17 2026
    Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.
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    14 mins
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