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New Database Unveils Beauty of 'The Tale of Genji' Poetry

7/17/2025

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A groundbreaking database has emerged for the 11th-century masterpiece, "The Tale of Genji," crafted by Murasaki Shikibu. Spearheaded by J. Keith Vincent and his students, this project meticulously translates and catalogs nearly 4,000 poems, bringing to light their rich context and literary artistry on Genjipoems.org. Dive into the beauty of these poetic gems!

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A groundbreaking database has emerged for the 11th-century masterpiece, "The Tale of Genji," crafted by Murasaki Shikibu. Spearheaded by J. Keith Vincent and his students, this project meticulously translates and catalogs nearly 4,000 poems, bringing to light their rich context and literary artistry on Genjipoems.org. Dive into the beauty of these poetic gems!