‘The Tale of Genji’ Is More Than 1,000 Years Old. What Explains Its Lasting Appeal?
New York Times
The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/books/tale-of-genji-japan-women.html