The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries. References ...

The Tale of Genji: A Visual Companion (2018, Princeton University Press) by Melissa McCormick (all images by the author for Hyperallergic) That’s because this book focuses narrowly on 108 paintings ...

You don’t have to have read all of “The Tale of Genji”—the most recent English translation, by Dennis Washburn, is a thousand three hundred and sixty pages—to enjoy a rich exhibition, at the ...

Yamato Waki, Genji approaching death, from the series “The Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn” (1989) (image courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art) On view in Manhattan through January 20, 2026, Wright’s ...

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‘The Tale of Genji’ is a cornerstone of classical Japanese literature. By Andrew Paul Published Jul 16, 2025 11:35 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter ...