Literature: Genji

The Tale of Genji

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• Description: Written by the noblewoman of the Heian period, Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is a classic work of Japanese literature that tells the life of a son of an ancient emperor, Hikaru Genji.
  For more information, visit: http://www.taleofgenji.org/summary.html

• Links
  • About the Tale of Genji

• Lesson Plans

• Standard Reference
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  • English Language Arts:
    • Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Informational Texts
    • Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literature