If you're looking for a book to read, The Tale of Genji is one worth reaching for, even if you've read it before, and even if you've read it more than once. But why is this novel so important, and how ...

He danced gracefully, powdered his face, wrote delicate poetry and wore layer upon layer of color-coordinated robes. He mixed his own scent, which women recognized when he entered a room. Genji, the ...