Lady Murasaki’s eleventhcentury
classic chronicles the
life and loves of Hikaru Genji, AKA,
“the Shining Prince,” retainer to the
royal court and son of the Emperor by
a courtier. The epic tale, set in the rich
culture of the Heian period, follows
Genji through the years as he romances
various women and serves in the
court until his bitter exile. Along the
way, Genji encounters a panorama
of vivid characters and unforgettable
incidents, in the process discovering
a breathtaking diversity of Japanese
manners and morals. In this striking
retelling, Yoshitaka Amano, who has
won widespread praise and legions of
fans for his art in the fi elds of manga,
anime, graphic novels, and fi ne art,
distinctively renders The Tale of Genji
in vibrant watercolors. This inventive
reimagining of a certifi ed masterpiece
puts a new spin on a legendary
work, evoking high Japanese culture
of a thousand years ago.
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