While Kokiden is also featured in “The Pillow Book,” it is perhaps best known as the living place of Kokiden no Nyogo, the antagonist in “The Tale of Genji” who harbors a grudge against ...

In fact, the author of "The Tale of Genji" once lived where the temple is now located. 03:37 She is known by the name Murasaki Shikibu and was born into an aristocratic family.

The Tale of Genji, written a thousand years ago, is debated to be the first novel ever written because of its grand scope and influence. What is most surprising about The Tale of Genji is not the ...

Rana Mitter rereads The Tale of Genji - sometimes called the world's ... Also in this programme, Brian Christian, co-author of new book 'Algorithms to Live By' on how maths helps us make decisions ...

“The Tale of Genji” chronicles the life of the Shining Prince, who was the son of an emperor, and one of his concubines. “It’s been 1,000 years since the book was written, but relations ...

"Genji Monogatari" focuses on the love and hate relationships surrounding Genji Hakaru. Lady Fujitsubo is Genji's first love. Ryokuzono Miyasutokoro is obsessed with Genji and eventually becomes a ...