The Tale of Genji, Unveiling the World’s First Novel
Did you know that the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji, was penned over a thousand years ago? Authored by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century, this literary masterpiece offers a profound glimpse into the intricacies of court life during Japan’s Heian period. Its rich narrative and complex characters have…