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c. 1008

The Tale of Genji is completed

Murasaki Shikibu’s court narrative is often described as the world’s first novel.

Canonical milestoneHeian Japan1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the History of the Novel

Position 1

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 97%

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