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Alsoげんじものがたり
- The Tale of Genji (Heian-period classic)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This refers to a famous Japanese literary work written in the early 11th century by Murasaki Shikibu. It is often considered the world's first novel and is a significant cultural and historical document that explores the lives, relationships, and emotions of nobles in the Heian period.
The Tale of Genji is one of Japan's classic literary works.
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I have read The Tale of Genji, but cannot understand why it's much talked of as the greatest Japanese literature.