Genji: The Prince and the Parodies by Sarah E. Thompson (Hardback Book)

Museum of Fine Arts,Boston

How artists have interpreted the intrigues and love stories of The Tale of Genji, one of the world\u2019s oldest novels\nLady Murasaki\u2019s Tale of Genji has delighted readers for more than 1,000 years and inspired writers to create numerous parodies. Artists have responded with a rich parallel tradition illustrating the courtly intrigues, love affairs and shifting alliances of the epic novel, as well as its retellings. This lavishly illustrated volume explores interpretations of the original story and its spinoffs by Japanese master printmakers such as Kunisada, as well as Hiroshige, Suzuki Harunobu and Chobunsai Eishi, bringing the characters to life in dazzling woodblock prints from the peerless collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.\nWith insightful commentary from a leading Japanese\n\nGenji: The Prince and the Parodies\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the ;