The heart of this anthology is Suematsu Kenchō’s early English rendering of the first chapters of the Genji Monogatari: the Chamber of Kiri, the Broom-Like Tree, Evening Glory and Young Violet, following the shining prince through his loves at the Heian court. Selections of classical Japanese poetry and drama complete the volume.
A charming early window onto Japan’s classics for readers who want to sample Lady Murasaki in Victorian English. Download the free EPUB.