Story of Genji Incense
The legendary Japanese story The Tale of Genji is one of the world's profound cultural achievements. Written by the Lady Murasaki in the early 11th Century as entertainment for the Empress Akiko, this thousand-year-old masterpiece lays claim to many literary "firsts:" the world's first true novel. The first "psychological" novel. The first historical novel. The Tale of Genji is an intricate tale, filled with passion and romance, politics and royal intrigue, religion and philosophy, frailty and dignity, and much more. A window into a bygone world, it provides a vivid glimpse into Japan as it was a millennium ago. With The Genji Series, Shoyeido is pleased to evoke the spectacle and sublime beauty of The Tale of Genji.
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The Tale of Genji
Here is the epic first part of the 11th Century masterstroke of Japanese literature: The Tale of Genji. ...$8.00 -
Limelight
Four scents - each possessing a delicate, refined fragrance. Includes five sticks of each scent.$41.95 -
Mountain Valley
A calming fragrance to promote a quiet atmosphere.$41.95 -
Proposals
An assortment of four scents to encourage vibrancy and elegance.$41.95 -
Young Nobleman
Ten sticks each of two fragrances, for an atmosphere of refinement and simplicity.$41.95 -
Icicles
A graceful scent, blended to evoke a feeling of flowers in spring.$41.95 -
Transformations
Echoes of ancient Japan resonate with this beautiful plum blossom-inspired fragrance.$41.95 -
Mistletoe
A refreshing fragrance with a cool, mellow tone.$41.95 -
Lotus Flowers
A vision of bright, white lotus flowers informs and inspires the creation of this fragrant creation.$41.95 -
Heartvine
A collection of four Genji Incense fragrances: five sticks each of ...$41.95 -
Rowboat
This exquisite pair of fragrances was inspired by a young couple enjoying a romantic encounter on a rowboat, under...$54.95 -
Field of Blossoms
A scent to mirror the serendipity of a fresh, crisp morning breeze.$21.95
