The Tale of Genji. Book 1

"The Tale of Genji", created at the turn of the X-XI centuries. Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting to Empress Shyoshi, is considered one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. And not only Japanese - in fact, this is the first psychological novel in the world. Telling the story of the life of the main character - Shining Genji, the son of Emperor Kiritsubo, and his descendants, the author shares her observations and thoughts with readers. Detailed descriptions of everyday life, love and other human relationships permeated by the "sad charm of things" (mono-no aware) create the impression of meeting living people, intimate acquaintance with their feelings, thoughts, joys and sorrows, which are followed by the Heian era, its culture, life of the aristocracy, beliefs and customs.

The first part of "The Tale of Genji" was included in the publication.