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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2010/02/10/wednesday-februray-10-the-tale-of-genji-cd/">The Tale of Genji </a> | Ideas with Paul Kennedy | CBC Radio
It is considered the
world's first novel, written in the 11th century by a 30 year-old
Japanese woman. The Tale of Genji has been interpreted in hand
scrolls, woodcuts, operas, manga and anime. There's even a PlayStation 2
videogame. Broadcaster Teresa Goff considers why the
novel continues to fascinate.
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