Tale of Genji (Kodansha Bunko) of Setouchi Jakucho (2005) ISBN: 4062751313 [Japanese Import]

Setouchi Genji" is a modern translation of the world's oldest full-length novel, the Tale of Genji, a magnificent love story written by Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period. This book contains 27 carefully selected chapters that could be called the essence of the story, from "Kiritsubo" to "Ukifune" in the "Uji Juyocho" chapters. You can enjoy the magnificent world of imperial picture scrolls in this one book. It is also a perfect introductory book.