The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu in Royal Tyler's translation, for the Tuesday Book Club from P-Wave Press

This week’s #TuesdayBookClub is The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu—an ancient Japanese classic that takes you not on a plot-driven journey, but into the very soul of its characters. Deep, moving, and unforgettable. 🌸📚 #TheTaleOfGenji #HeianJapan #booksky
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In the springtime when
Myriads of bird twitter,
Each and everything
Renews once again, and yet
I myself keep growing old.
—Unknown author
the Kokinshu, c. 905

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