Have you heard of The Tale of Genji (源氏物語, genji monogatari)? Believed by many to be the world’s first novel, this ancient epic tale was penned by Murasaki Shikibu, a woman, in 11th century Japan and completely changed the world of Japanese literature. The Tale of Genji The Tale of Genji follows the life of … Continue reading The Tale of Genji: The Novel That Changed Japan