{"product_id":"the-tale-of-genji-the-arthur-waley-translation-of-lady-murasakis-masterpiece-with-a-new-foreword-by-dennis-washburn-paperback","title":"The Tale of Genji: The Arthur Waley Translation of Lady Murasaki's Masterpiece with a New Foreword by Dennis Washburn - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMurasaki Shikibu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArthur Waley\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eDennis Washburn\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"What Waley did create is literary art of extraordinary beauty that brings to life in English the world Murasaki Shikibu imagined. The beauty of his art has not dimmed, but like the original text itself retains the power to move and enlighten.\"--Dennis Washburn, from his foreword\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Centuries before Shakespeare, Murasaki Shikibu's \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e was already acknowledged as a classic of Japanese literature. Over the past century, this book has gained worldwide acceptance as not only the world's first novel but as one of the greatest works of literature of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe hero of the tale, Prince Genji, is a shining example of the Heian-era ideal man--accomplished in poetry, dance, music, painting, and, not least of all to the novel's many plots, romance. \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e and the characters and world it depicts have influenced Japanese culture to its very core. This celebrated translation by Arthur Waley gives Western readers a very genuine feel for the tone of this beloved classic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition contains the complete Waley translation of all six books of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e and also contains a new foreword by Dennis Washburn with key insights into both the book and the importance of this translation for modern readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLady Murasaki Shikibu\u003c\/b\u003e, born in the year 978, was a member of the famed Fujiwara clan--one of the most influential families of the Heian period. Her literary ability quickly won her a place in the entourage of the Empress Akiko. After the death of her husband, Murasaki Shikibu immersed herself in Buddhism, and the religion's influences permeate her writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Waley\u003c\/b\u003e (1889-1966) taught himself Chinese and Japanese after being appointed Assistant Keeper of Oriental Prints and Manuscripts at the British Museum. He went on to become renowned as one of the most respected translators of Asian classics into English of his time. His translated works include \u003ci\u003eThe Noh Plays of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonkey\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53917095395661,"sku":"9784805310816","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/UEhZdVR1eUNMUjliTlVyTDAvcVRYdz09.webp?v=1778845820","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-tale-of-genji-the-arthur-waley-translation-of-lady-murasakis-masterpiece-with-a-new-foreword-by-dennis-washburn-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}