The Tale of Genji (1) Kiritsubo-Suetsumuhana (Iwanami Bunko)

Born to a prince, Hikaru Genji lost his mother at a young age and rose to the pinnacle of his rank. This is one of the world's oldest full-length novels, depicting the glamorous yet dark world of the Heian aristocracy through his many love affairs. The original text of the 54 chapters, based on rigorous research in the New Japanese Classical Literature Series edition, is accompanied by annotations and supplementary translations incorporating the latest academic findings. This volume contains six chapters, from Kiritsubo to Suetsumuhana. (Total of nine volumes)