”Genjimonogatari” : The Oldest Novel in the World

Unknown1860/1867

Kioi Art Gallery, Edo Ise-Katagami Kimono Museum
Tokyo, Japan

"Genji-monogatari" is the most famous novel written by Murasaki-shikibu, a woman writer in the 10th century. "Genji-ko" describes a popular guessing game of the names of unknown fragrances.

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Title: ”Genjimonogatari” : The Oldest Novel in the World
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: Unknown - Unknown
Creator Nationality: Japanese
Creator Gender: Male
Date: 1860/1867
Japanese Pattern: Pattern of the Japanese old story
Type: Japanese Pattern

Kioi Art Gallery, Edo Ise-Katagami Kimono Museum

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