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DESCRIPTION:Written in the 11th century by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki
  Shikibu\,&amp;nbsp\;&lt;em&gt;The Tale of Genji&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp\;is a masterpiece of pros
 e and poetry widely considered the world&#x27;s first novel. While following th
 e amorous pursuits of its hero\, the radiant Genji\, the text offers valua
 ble insights into the society and culture of Japan&#x27;s classical era. In thi
 s talk&amp;nbsp\;&lt;strong&gt;Melissa McCormick&lt;/strong&gt;\, Professor of Japanese Ar
 t and Culture at Harvard University\, provides an introduction to the tale
  and its captivating visual world\, focusing on the paintings and calligra
 phy of the 16th-century&amp;nbsp\;&lt;em&gt;Genji Album&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp\;in the Harvard Ar
 t Museums\, the subject of her new publication\,&amp;nbsp\;&lt;em&gt;The Tale of Gen
 ji: A Visual Companion&lt;/em&gt;.&amp;nbsp\;&lt;em&gt;Followed by a book signing receptio
 n.&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp\;\n\n&lt;strong&gt;Tickets:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp\;$15/$12 Japan Society me
 mbers\, seniors &amp;amp\; students&amp;nbsp\;
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SUMMARY:The Tale of Genji in Word &amp;amp\; Image
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