The legendary Japanese story The Tale of Genji is one of the world's profound cultural achievements. Written by the Lady Murasaki in the early 11th Century as entertainment for the Empress Akiko, this thousand - year- old masterpiece lays claim to many literary firsts : the world's first true novel.

With The Genji Series, Shoyeido is pleased to evoke the scenes and sublime beauty of The Tale of Genji.