The Tale of Genji
Yoshitaka Amano
Oct 2012 · Dark Horse Comics
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Yoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and legend. In The Tale of Genji Mr. Amano brings his considerable talent to retelling one of the most famous of Japanese myths: written by Murasaki Shikibu shortly after 1000 AD and considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation.
• As one of the most respected stories of all time, The Tale of Genji holds a worldwide place of honor among lovers of myth and legend.
• As one of the most respected stories of all time, The Tale of Genji holds a worldwide place of honor among lovers of myth and legend.
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4.4
29 reviews
Zac Dix
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5 June 2015
These illustrations of the one legend are some of the best pieces of art that you'll find anywhere.
Shabana Parween
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22 February 2024
This book is very good and very useful for common people
Rita Thapa
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23 February 2024
Nice book
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