Full Color: See, Learn, and Read The Tale of Genji

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Experience the true charm of the story by reading aloud the beautiful original text that has been passed down for 1,000 years. Explore the diverse world of The Tale of Genji like never before through precious materials such as gorgeous Yamato-e prints, gorgeous nishiki-e prints, miniature books, karuta cards, sugoroku (backgammon), and illustrated books. Comprehensive information includes the structure and outline of The Tale of Genji, plot summaries of all 54 chapters, and the genealogy of the characters. Packed with columns to help you enjoy The Tale of Genji even more deeply! This one book will give you a complete understanding of The Tale of Genji!

Features of this book ◎ Numerous full-color prints of traditional Tosa-style Yamato-e prints and nishiki-e prints beloved by common people during the Edo period. Enjoy the beautiful world of The Tale of Genji. ◎ Includes a reading-aloud section that allows you to enjoy the story even more deeply by reading the beautiful original text aloud. ◎Includes "The World of The Tale of Genji," which outlines the story's structure and development, as well as summaries of all 54 chapters and a genealogy of the characters. This one book will tell you everything you need to know about The Tale of Genji. ◎Interspersed throughout is valuable material on The Tale of Genji, which has been accepted into the cultures of various eras, from Edo period parody books (kusazoshi) to karuta, sugoroku, miniature books and flower arrangement books. ◎Introduces numerous columns that will allow you to enjoy The Tale of Genji on a deeper level.