https://www.spreaker.com/show/genji-monogatari-the-tale-of-genji-versiThe Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a classic Japanese novel from the 11th century, following the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor. A romantic and cultured noble, Genji navigates courtly politics and love affairs, experiencing passion, loss, and exile. His relationships, particularly with women, shape his fate, reflecting Heian-era ideals. After his death, the story follows his descendants, exploring themes of impermanence and sorrow. Renowned for its psychological depth and poetic elegance, it is considered the world's first novel, offering insight into Japan’s aristocratic society and Buddhist philosophy. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>enArtsCopyright Dream AudioBookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/647bd08f22a6f4f2da33265885fd2026.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/genji-monogatari-the-tale-of-genji-versiWed, 05 Aug 2026 10:50:02 +0000Murasaki ShikibuDream audio booksfeeds@dreamaudiobooksr.comGenji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, is a Japanese classic novel from the eleventh century. Supposedly commissioned by members of the Imperial Family, it tells the story of the son of the Emperor's favorite concubine and his role as a privileged...The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a classic Japanese novel from the 11th century, following the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor. A romantic and cultured noble, Genji navigates courtly politics and love affairs, experiencing passion, loss, and exile. His relationships, particularly with women, shape his fate, reflecting Heian-era ideals. After his death, the story follows his descendants, exploring themes of impermanence and sorrow. Renowned for its psychological depth and poetic elegance, it is considered the world's first novel, offering insight into Japan’s aristocratic society and Buddhist philosophy. 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