The Tale of Genji for Young Women (Part 1)

Well, I hate that Hikaru Genji!"

An elderly woman lectures her granddaughters on the Tale of Genji at an evening lecture. Yoshiya Nobuko, a leading author of girls' novels, sheds fresh light on the glamorous days of Hikaru Genji and the women he met. This modern-day translation of the 54 chapters of The Tale of Genji serves as a clear and easy-to-understand introduction that anyone can enjoy.

This new edition features a reprint of Tanabe Seiko's commentary, as well as a new commentary by Kakuta Mitsuyo.

[Table of Contents] Prologue Kiritsubo Hakuseki Utsusemi Yugao Wakamurasaki Suetsumuhana Momijiga Hanaban Aoi Kasuga Hanachirusato Suma Akashi Miotsukuri Yogo Sekiya Eawase

Commentary by Kakuta Mitsuyo