‘The Tale of Genji’ Is More Than 1,000 Years Old. What Explains Its Lasting Appeal? – The New York Times

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.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/books/tale-of-genji-japan-women.html

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