The Tale of Genji
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The Tale of Genji

by

Shikibu Murasaki

The Tale of Genji Symbols

Cherry Blossoms

When Genji journeys to the mountain to see a renowned sage, he's thrilled to get to see the mountain cherry blossoms—they bloom later than those in the city and, according to all who see…

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