Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji, Version 2)

019 - Ye-Awase Competitive Show of Pictures

Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.

018 - Sekiya Barrier House

Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.

017 - Yomogi-Bu Overgrown Mugwort

Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.

016 - Myo-Tzkushi The Beacon

Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.

015 - Akashi Exile at Akashi

Step into the world of Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, a captivating Japanese classic from the eleventh century. Believed to have been commissioned by the Imperial Family, this novel chronicles the life of the Emperors favorite concubines son, who navigates the delicate balance between privilege and obscurity. Living in a loveless marriage, he embarks on a series of intricate friendships with the women of the court. This translation covers the first seventeen chapters, providing a glimpse into the opulent yet complex court life of the period, while also touching on the intriguing debates surrounding the authorship of the later chapters. Join us for this enchanting journey through time, narrated by Lynne Thompson.