PODCAST · arts
Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook
by Murasaki Shikibu
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a classic Japanese novel from the 11th century, following the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor. A romantic and cultured noble, Genji navigates courtly politics and love affairs, experiencing passion, loss, and exile. His relationships, particularly with women, shape his fate, reflecting Heian-era ideals. After his death, the story follows his descendants, exploring themes of impermanence and sorrow. Renowned for its psychological depth and poetic elegance, it is considered the world's first novel, offering insight into Japan’s aristocratic society and Buddhist philosophy. Summary by Dream AudioBooks
-
19
-
18
-
17
-
16
-
15
-
14
-
13
-
12
-
11
-
10
-
9
-
8
-
7
-
6
-
5
-
4
-
3
-
2
-
1
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a classic Japanese novel from the 11th century, following the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor. A romantic and cultured noble, Genji navigates courtly politics and love affairs, experiencing passion, loss, and exile. His relationships, particularly with women, shape his fate, reflecting Heian-era ideals. After his death, the story follows his descendants, exploring themes of impermanence and sorrow. Renowned for its psychological depth and poetic elegance, it is considered the world's first novel, offering insight into Japan’s aristocratic society and Buddhist philosophy. Summary by Dream AudioBooks
HOSTED BY
Murasaki Shikibu
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook have?
Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook about?
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a classic Japanese novel from the 11th century, following the life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor. A romantic and cultured noble, Genji navigates courtly politics and love affairs, experiencing passion, loss, and exile. His relationships,...
How often does Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook release new episodes?
Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook?
You can listen to Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook?
Genji Monogatari - The Tale of Genji Full Audiobook is created and hosted by Murasaki Shikibu.
URL copied to clipboard!