The Tale of Genji: A Norton Critical Edition by Murasaki Shikibu (English) Paper

Description: The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, Dennis Washburn Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "A fluid, elegant rendition." —The Washington Post Publisher Description This Norton Critical Edition includes: Dennis Washburns acclaimed and unabridged translation of Murasaki Shikibus eleventh-century literary masterpiece, widely considered the worlds first novel. Editorial matter by Dennis Washburn. Fourteen background selections?from the eleventh-century The Daughter of Sugawara no Takasue to Virginia Woolf?carefully selected to increase the readers understanding and appreciation of this nuanced and vibrant work. Nine critical essays on The Tale of Genjis central themes. An index of songs and poetry, three chronologies, and a selected bibliography. About the Series Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format?annotated text, contexts, and criticism?helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need. Author Biography Dennis Washburn is the Burlington northern Foundation professor of Asian studies at Dartmouth College. He holds a Ph.D. in Japanese Language and Literature from Yale University and has authored and edited studies on a range of literary and cultural topics. These include: The Dilemma of the Modern in Japanese Fiction; Translating Mount Fuji: Modern Japanese Fiction and the Ethics of Identity; and The Affect of Difference: Representations of Race in East Asian Empire. In addition to his scholarly publications, he has translated several works of Japanese fiction, including Yokomitsu Riichis Shanghai, Tsushima Tsushima Tukos Laughing Wolf, and Mizukami Tsutomus The Temple of the Wild Geese, for which he was awarded the US-Japan Friendship Commission Prize. In 2004 he was awarded the Japan Foreign Ministers citation for promoting cross-cultural understanding. Dennis Washburn is the Burlington northern Foundation professor of Asian studies at Dartmouth College. He holds a Ph.D. in Japanese Language and Literature from Yale University and has authored and edited studies on a range of literary and cultural topics. These include: The Dilemma of the Modern in Japanese Fiction; Translating Mount Fuji: Modern Japanese Fiction and the Ethics of Identity; and The Affect of Difference: Representations of Race in East Asian Empire. In addition to his scholarly publications, he has translated several works of Japanese fiction, including Yokomitsu Riichis Shanghai, Tsushima Tsushima Tukos Laughing Wolf, and Mizukami Tsutomus The Temple of the Wild Geese, for which he was awarded the US-Japan Friendship Commission Prize. In 2004 he was awarded the Japan Foreign Ministers citation for promoting cross-cultural understanding. Details ISBN 0393933989 ISBN-13 9780393933987 Title The Tale of Genji Author Murasaki Shikibu, Dennis Washburn Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 1424 Publisher WW Norton & Co GE_Item_ID:158507261; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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