Murasaki Shikibu

What is The Tale of the Genji about?

novel

Asked by srk202326 on 17 Nov 19:42

Last updated by Jill W on 09 Mar 20:25

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Answered by Jill W on 09 Mar 20:25

The Tale of Genji is a fictitious novel about the "shining prince", Genji. Shikibu based her story on her experiences as a lady-in-waiting in the court of the Empress Akiko.