Question

A book written in the 1000s, provides many details about life in the imperial court at this time. Many people consider this book to be the world's first novel. It was written by Murasaki Shikibu, who was a noblewoman at the court in Kyoto. What is the name of this book?

Answer 1

The book you are referring to is "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Monogatari) by Murasaki Shikibu. It is often considered the world's first novel and provides a detailed portrayal of life in the imperial court of Heian-era Japan.