The Tale of Genji

Describe symbolism in The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu

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In Chapter One, we learn that the perfections of Genji's physical body are symbolic of the perfections of his mind and spirit. His beauty on the inside is reflected by his beauty on the outside, and vice-versa.

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The Tale of Genji