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title: "Tuttle Publishing Tale of Genji: The Authentic First Translation of the World's Earliest Novel"
price: "€ 28.53"
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reviews_count: 5
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# Tuttle Publishing Tale of Genji: The Authentic First Translation of the World's Earliest Novel

**Price:** € 28.53
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- **What is this?** Tuttle Publishing Tale of Genji: The Authentic First Translation of the World's Earliest Novel
- **How much does it cost?** € 28.53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

The most famous work of Japanese literature and the world's first novel―written a thousand years ago and one of the enduring classics of world literature. Written centuries before the ti

Review: Buono ma non è lettura da ombrellone - Edizione curata e indicata anche per i lettori non esperti di cultura nipponica, necessario però un buon livello di inglese e non è una lettura scorrevolissima a causa dei tanti nomi di personaggi da memorizzare.
Review: 11th century Japanese novel, possibly the first novel written - Fabulous story. Classic Japanese literature. Written by a lady in attendance at the Japanese court, and informing the reader on the culture of the Japanese aristocracy.

## Features

- Binding : paperback
- Pages : 224
- Publisher : Tuttle Publishing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,872 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Asian Myth & Legend #49 in Military Fantasy #61 in Asian Literature |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 324 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Buono ma non è lettura da ombrellone
*by A***A on 12 July 2026*

Edizione curata e indicata anche per i lettori non esperti di cultura nipponica, necessario però un buon livello di inglese e non è una lettura scorrevolissima a causa dei tanti nomi di personaggi da memorizzare.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 11th century Japanese novel, possibly the first novel written
*by V***O on 4 April 2025*

Fabulous story. Classic Japanese literature. Written by a lady in attendance at the Japanese court, and informing the reader on the culture of the Japanese aristocracy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have
*by A***R on 24 November 2025*

Classic , a must read/have

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*Last updated: 2026-10-09*