Description: MURASAKI SHIKIBU. THE TALE OF GENJI. Translated with an Introduction by Edward G. Seidensticker. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. First Edition. Two volumes in publisher's slipcase. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches. Vol. I: xix, 521; Vol II: xv, 1090 pages. Illustrated profusely with period Japanese drawings. Handsomely printed in Zapf's Palatino on quality paper. Bound in cloth-backed ivory marbled boards, titled on spine, top edges dyed blue. "This masterpiece of literature was written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu toward the beginning of the 11th century. It is one of the world's [ . . . ] greatest novels. The Tale of Genji depicts a unique society of ultrarefined and elegant aristocrats whose indispensable accomplishments were skill in poetry music, calligraphy, and courtships. "Much of the book is concerned with the loves of Prince Genji and the different women in his life, all of which are exquisitely delineated. The novel is permeated with a sensitivity to human emotions and the beauties of nature hardly paralleled elsewhere. The tone of the novel darkens as it progresses, indicating perhaps a deepening of Murasaki's Buddhist convictions of the vanity of the world." From Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature. CONDITION: The spine of volume II has faded and shows some discoloration to the cloth spine that appears to be foxing (it is not soiling). Volume I is in very fine condition, and the text blocks of both volume are as white as the day they were printed. The slipcase is in magnificent condition. SHIPPING: US Postal Service Media Mail. If you prefer expedited shipping please select the Priority Mail option. International orders are handled by eBay's Global Shipping Center (please check for exclusions). Be assured I pack with extreme care. This is a heavy set. TERMS: I make a determined effort to accurately describe each book. Your satisfaction is uppermost, and notice of return should be provided within 30 days of receipt.
Price: 38 USD
Location: Bushkill, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: No
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1977
Language: English
Illustrator: Period Japanese Drawings
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Publisher's Slipcase
Author: Murasaki Shikibu
Personalized: No
Region: North America
Topic: Classic Japanese Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
