Tale of Genji

The tale of Genji is a _____ literature.

It centers on the life and love of a handsome son named _____.

Born to an emperor during the _____ period.

Genji is a _____ name.

The name Genji means _____.

The tale concentrate's on Genji's _____ life.

In the story, the beloved _____ of the Emperor gives birth to Genji and dies soon after.

The meaning of the name Genji is ______.

The tale of Genji was an important book at the time because it was the first novel ever written and was popular among the _____ court.

However, it remains important today because it is a psychological novel that looks into what court life was like during the period. It is so significant is because the later chapters depict _____ and aristocracy in painstaking detail.