--- product_id: 32315769 title: "The Tale of Genji (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)" brand: "lady murasakiarthur waley" price: "€ 16.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/32315769-the-tale-of-genji-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Tale of Genji (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) **Brand:** lady murasakiarthur waley **Price:** € 16.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tale of Genji (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) by lady murasakiarthur waley - **How much does it cost?** € 16.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/32315769-the-tale-of-genji-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels) ## Best For - lady murasakiarthur waley enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lady murasakiarthur waley brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Tale of Genji (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) ## Images ![The Tale of Genji (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813mZcsikfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, great binding *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014* Love the book. There are countless references which it takes the time in footnotes to explain. I felt that this book was well thought out and well translated. I like that it references each poem alluded to in the text to let the reader find the poem and read it him/her self. The binding was good quality, the dust cover is sturdy. The only complaint I have of this book is the tassel that it comes with of cotton and is not bound at the bottom, as a consequence it has started to unravel. I'll probably end up cutting it off since it will completely unravel before you've finished the book. Other than this, great read and good quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Oldest Novel Ever Written- yet still enticing to read *by S***H on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2014* And by a lady too.This 1000+ page novel is the oldest known surviving novel ever written. It's about a troubled prince who is searching for the love of a mother by trying to love women both sexually and romantically. He ends up falling in love with his thirty something year old step mother who was his mother's cousin or sister (I can't remember) when he's like fifteen to fill the void of not having a mother. But a lot of things happen pertaining to complicated character webs and it's written in a beautiful, poetic way that CAN and will leave the reader confused. Especially involving the syntax of the novel. A lot of the love scenes, I've noticed, just stop and bounce to a completely different subject and I speculate it's because the author Shikibu didn't want to seem too entirely improper for her time. But that's just a guess. This is some heavy reading that I would recommend for people 18+, not for the reasons of "sexual" content but because of all the underlying meanings and little archetypes that could easily be missed by a less experienced reader and thus lose all purpose of plot. So as long as a you're a well-read individual, then go ahead and go crazy. It's a wonderful, inter-generational book that should be on every literature-lover's shelf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Seidensticker: my respects to you *by A***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016* People tend to say it a "boring novel" or "not much action involved". I won't review it in that sense; it crossed the barrier of time and culture, criticizing its solidity seems way too postmodern. The edition is excellent, I much prefer it to the newer, more scholarly edition of Penguin. The poetry translation, most pervasive in this work, is outstanding in its own. I highly recommend it, in every sense. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/32315769-the-tale-of-genji-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/32315769-the-tale-of-genji-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*