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. References ...

The word "novel" quite literally means "new." As in a "new story" or a "new way of writing." And while it's true that popular novels as we know them are fairly "new," the modern novel as an art form ...

You don’t have to have read all of “The Tale of Genji”—the most recent English translation, by Dennis Washburn, is a thousand three hundred and sixty pages—to enjoy a rich exhibition, at the ...

The Tale of Genji: A Visual Companion (2018, Princeton University Press) by Melissa McCormick (all images by the author for Hyperallergic) That’s because this book focuses narrowly on 108 paintings ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Today, Blizzard adds Genji to its deep roster of characters in Heroes of the Storm. With Tracer, Lucio, and Zarya already included, Genji is the ...

Yamato Waki, Genji approaching death, from the series “The Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn” (1989) (image courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art) On view in Manhattan through January 20, 2026, Wright’s ...

Genji's set of abilities allows him to be quick with his movements and outmaneuver enemies in a variety of scenarios while dealing massive damage. However, the Hero underwhelms when it comes to ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Genji in Overwatch 2 remains one of the more popular DPS characters thanks to his exceptional mobility. Fast doesn’t always mean easy, though. Genji ...

First off, unlike the original game, you won’t need to dump a bunch of money into Overwatch 2 loot boxes to get this skin since this game doesn’t have them anymore. Instead, you’ll have to purchase ...