"The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu is recognized as a masterpiece of world literature and one of the oldest works of the Heian era. A student of the Japanese emperor, Murasaki Shikibu, created this magnificent work in the 11th century. The book tells the story of Prince Genji - his novels, feelings, disappointments, and search for happiness. This is an epic novel that will unfold in front of you in masterful language that will transport the reader to the atmosphere of medieval Japan. "The Tale of Genji" is not only a literary masterpiece, but also a window into another, distant culture, where every reader will find an echo of his emotions, feelings and thoughts.