The Tale Of Genji
by Shikibu, Murasaki
The Tale of Genji is a classic work of Japanese literature attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early eleventh century, around the peak of the Heian Period. It is sometimes called the world's first novel, the first modern novel, the first psychological novel or the first novel still to be considered a classic, though this issue is a matter of debate. The first partial translation of Genji Monogatari into English was by Suematsu Kenchō.
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The Tale of Genji (2 Volume set)
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- 2nd printing
- Published
- 1976
- ISBN
- 9780394483283
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- 1
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Cheverie, Nova Scotia, CAN
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$35.00
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A fair set of hardcovers sans dust jacket as issued, very nice clean copys. Bumping noted to corner and spine fading. Perfect for a fan. Item Price
$35.00
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The Tale of Genji [ Complete in 2 Volumes ]
by Shikibu Murasaki
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- Used - Very Good Plus
- Published
- 2016
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- Hardcover
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- 1
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire, GBR
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$598.45
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London: The Folio Society, 2016. Complete in 2 volumes. Books measure 25x18.cm. Collation, xl,605pp, viii,[7],612-1247,[2]pp, illustrated. Bound in original publishers silk backed, red cloth boards. Both bindings in near fine condition. Internally, pages clean and bright throughout. House in original publishers slipcase. A near fine set. . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Large 8vo. Item Price
$598.45
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The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1985
- ISBN
- 9780140443905
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- 1
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Glebe, New South Wales, AUS
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$12.98
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1985
Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition
Translated from the Japanese by Edward G. Seidensticker
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Gentle overall age wear,
Slight creases on front cover and spine,
Light foxing on page edges
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Touted as the world's first novel, this 11th century Japanese classic exquisitely depicts the Heian court lifestyle and drama
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1090 pages, 234mm x 153mm x 48mm
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100% of book sale… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Tale of Genji
by Shikibu, Murasaki
- Condition
- Used - G+
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780394735306
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Hopatcong, New Jersey, USA
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$5.00
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Knopf, 1978. Paperback. G+. 6x2x9. GOOD-PLUS TRADE-PAPERBACK. VERY-GOOD EXCEPT MODERATE READING WEAR. Item Price
$5.00
The Tale of Genji
by Shikibu, Murasaki
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1981
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9780140443905
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Almere, NLD
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$11.87
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London : Penguin Books, 1981. Softcover. Good. Paperback,some b/w illustrations, translated by Edward G. Seidensticker.; Browned. Item Price
$11.87
The Tale Of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781857151084
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- 1
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Southport, Merseyside, GBR
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$29.63
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Hardback. New. This is the prose masterpiece of the Heian era of the 10th and 11th centuries, which is recognized as a great period in Japanese literature. It is an account of the intricate, exquisite, highly ordered court culture which made such a masterpiece possible. Item Price
$29.63
The Tale of Genji(Roughcut): (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
by Shikibu, Murasaki
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- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780142437148
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- 1
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$12.13
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
$12.13
The Tale of Genji (2 Volume Set in Art Slipcase)
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Published
- 1976
- Binding
- Slipcased two volume hardcover set
- ISBN
- 9780394483283
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Wake Forest , North Carolina, USA
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$65.00
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First edition thus. First printing of this 1976 two volume slipcased edition published by Alfred A. Knopf. Slipcase is clean with glossy artwork, no split seams or other damage. Volume 2 is like new- fine unread unread condition, volume one has been read - solid square spine, no writing, no folded page corners. Covers on both… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Tale Of Genji
by Shikibu, Murasaki
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Edition
- Reprint; Third Printing
- Published
- 1982
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780140443905
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Blagoevgrad Region, BGR
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$45.85
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Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books. Very Good-. 1982. Reprint; Third Printing. Paperback. Trade PB . Some creases to covers and last few leaves, lightly sunned spine, minor shelf wear, publisher's price sticker to rear cover. ; Third printing, 1982. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside, appears unread. Translated from the original Japanese and with an… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Tale of Genji (Vintage Classics)
by Shikibu Murasaki
- Condition
- Used - Very Good - Cash
- Published
- June 1990
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780679729532
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- 1
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Bountiful, Utah, USA
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$5.00
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Vintage, June 1990. Trade Paperback. Very Good - Cash. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Item Price
$5.00
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The Tale of Genji
by Shikibu Murasaki
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- Used
- Published
- February 1985
- Binding
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 9780394729213
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- 1
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Kalispell, Montana, USA
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$30.00
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Paperback book is in very good condition. Binding, spine, front and back covers, and the inside of book all in very good condition. No markings, writings or under linings in the book. Back of cover has slight bend top left hand corner, could be from time wear.This is a first Vintage Book Edition, dated February 1985. … Read more about this item Item Price
$30.00
The Tale of Genji ( 2 VOL)
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9784805304389
- Quantity Available
- 1
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WESTBANK, British Columbia, CAN
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$25.15
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Charles E. Tuttle, 1978. Soft cover. Very Good. Charles E. Tuttle Company, Tokyo, 1984. Paperback. Book Condition: Good Condition. Paperback with slipcase, 2 volumes. B/w illustrations on cuts. Good condition, gently used.
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$25.15
The Tale of Genji - Volume 1
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Reprint
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9784805304389
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Berry, New South Wales, AUS
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$12.98
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Charles E. Tuttle, Tokyo, 1990. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good. Size: 7"-8" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 4805304383. ISBN/EAN: 9784805304389. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 45611. . 9784805304389 Item Price
$12.98
The Tale of Genji (2 Vols.)
by Murasaki Shikibu. Translated by Edward G. Seidensticker
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Published
- 1976
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780394483283
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Middlebury, Vermont, USA
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$60.00
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NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. 1st thus. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Two volumes in a pictorial cardboard slipcase, quarter bound in purple cloth and decorated boards without jackets, as issued. The Tale of Genji was written in the eleventh century by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady of the Heian court. It is universally recognized as the greatest masterpiece of… Read more about this item Item Price
$60.00
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The Tale of Genji
by Shikibu, Murasaki
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- Used - Former owner's bookplate on front pastedown on both volumes. Spines slightly faded. Otherwise near fine condition.
- Jacket Condition
- Slipcase is sturdy, attractive and near fine.
- Edition
- Third Printing 1977
- Published
- 1977
- Binding
- 2 large 8vo. volumes. Beige paper covered boards stamped in gold. Top edges of text block stained an attractive dark green. Tota
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- 1
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Toledo, Ohio, USA
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$27.00
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New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1977. Third Printing 1977. 2 large 8vo. volumes. Beige paper covered boards stamped in gold. Top edges of text block stained an attractive dark green. Total pages 1090. Former owner's bookplate on front pastedown on both volumes. Spines slightly faded. Otherwise near fine condition./Slipcase is sturdy, attractive and near fine.. Translated with an… Read more about this item Item Price
$27.00
The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780394735306
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Skyway, Washington, USA
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$14.00
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Alfred A. Knopf, 1978. 19th printing. Clean, tight and unmarked. 1090pp. Translated with an Introduction by Edward G. Seidensticker. Heavy book: NO international orders.. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall. Item Price
$14.00
The Tale of Genji (Modern Library)
by Murasaki, Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Published
- 1993
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780679424673
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Skyway, Washington, USA
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$30.00
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Modern Library, 1993. 2nd Modern Library printing. Clean and unmarked. Full cloth binding. 1327pp. Dust jacket hasa chip to upper edge front panel. Now in a new mylar cover.. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. Item Price
$30.00
The Tale of Genji (Vintage International)
by Murasaki, Shikibu
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- UsedAcceptable
- ISBN
- 9780679729532
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- 1
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Interlochen, Michigan, USA
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$6.15
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UsedAcceptable. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,… Read more about this item Item Price
$6.15
The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN
- 9780394735306
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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$9.00
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Knopf. Used - Very Good. 1978. 1st. Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
$9.00
The Tale of Genji : translated with an introduction by Edward G.Seidensticker
by Murasaki, Shikibu:
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- Used
- ISBN
- 9780140443905
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- 1
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Clunes, Victoria, AUS
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$16.22
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London : Penguin Books : published in one volume 1981 : 1982 reprint. soft cover, large 8vo, 1090pp, black and white woodblock illustrations, page edges tanned, front cover has a couple of long creases, and spine slightly bowed, still all in very good clean conditon, no marks or inscriptions. ISBN 0140443908 Item Price
$16.22