The Tale of Genji and the World's First Novel... Step into the enchanting world of 11th-century Japan with Murasaki Shikibu's timeless masterpiece, The Tale of Genji! Considered by many to be the world's first novel, this sweeping narrative explores the intricate emotional lives of its characters, their romantic entanglements, and their profound awareness of the fleeting nature of beauty. Written with exquisite sensitivity and psychological depth, The Tale of Genji is a groundbreaking work of li