The Tale of Genji is often referred to as the first novel ever written and it is derived from Japanese origins. According to a website that is dedicated to the novel, author Craig Emmott states that the work was published after the year of 1000 AD by Lady Murasaki Shikibu. He states that, “[the Tale of Genji had] romance, travel, encounters with the supernatural, and a hero so perfect he seemed to belong in a bygone age.” Yet, even though these are the most notable aspects of the novel, it goes further than that. It encompasses the struggles and everyday events that were occurring at the time in Japan but in an epic way that would grab readers’ attention. In order to understand the underlying meanings and the themes one must first wrap their
