DESCRIPTION Thank you for looking at my page! Condition : Used, Good condition Language : English Release Date : 2007 Pages : About 1120 Pages Size : About 7.6 x 13.3 x 20.5 cm Weight : 1.1793 kg Tale of Genji in English 2 Volumes Murasaki Shikibu/E.G.Seidensticker 4805309210 .................................................................. The Tale of Genji, written by the court lady Murasaki Shikibu, has long been considered Japan's greatest work of literature and one of the worla's greatest novels. This masterly translation by Seidensticker ciontains innumerable interesting and delightful revelations about Lady Shikibu's story of the life and loves of tha nainhero, an idealized prince known as !the shining Genji! and other characters and court life of Heian Japan. Lady Murasaki Shikibu, born in the year 978, was a member of the Fujiwara clan ? one of the most influential families of the Heian period. Her literary ability quickly won her a place in the entourage of the Empress Akiko, whose court greatly valued the art of writing. Edward G. Seidensticker (1921-2007), Professor Emeritus of Japanese at Columbia University, is a noted translator and the author of several books in English and Japanese. He has received from the Japanese government one of its highest honors, the third-class Order of the Rising Sun, for his part in introducing Japanese novels abroad. Payment Paypal ONLY Shipping Handling I will ship anywhere in the world. Intl' Economy shipping - with SAL Tracking number SAL Registered Mail abolished Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, Poland. Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, Poland :(No tracking number) ?takes about 2 to 4 weeks or more Intl' Standard shipping - with EMS with Tracking number ?takes about 7 to 11 days or more Handling Time We'll ship within 1 - 3 business days after receiving payment. Thank you for your watching.