Library / The 200 / Murasaki Shikibu
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Major worksThe Tale of Genji, The Murasaki Shikibu Diary
The Japanese court lady whose Tale of Genji, written around the year 1000, is often called the world's first novel. Following the loves and fortunes of the "shining prince" Genji, her work captures the refined and melancholy world of the Heian court with a psychological depth and artistry that have made it a treasure of world literature.
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