Murasaki Shikibu and the World's First (Great) Novel (ep 6.2)
Murasaki Shikibu and the World's First (Great) Novel (ep 6.2)  
Podcast: Her Half of History
Published On: Thu Jan 27 2022
Description: The Tale of Genji is often listed as the world's first novel. Is it a novel? Is it the first? That's highly contentious, but whatever you decide, Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote this classic a very long time ago. Visit the ⁠website⁠ (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my ⁠Patreon page⁠ for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on ⁠Buy⁠ ⁠Me a Coffee⁠. Join ⁠Into History⁠ for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit ⁠Evergreen Podcasts⁠ to listen to more great shows. Follow me on ⁠Threads⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠ as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices