48 of the Best Books by Women Authors of All Time

48 of the Best Books by Women Authors to Read in Your Lifetime

December 2, 2024 by Emma Glassman-Hughes

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"The Tale of Genji"

"The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu ($22, originally $36)

Widely considered the first novel ever written, this story was published in — get this — the early 11th century. No, that's not a typo. Written by noblewoman, poet, and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu, this story has truly lasted the test of time, and is still read and reprinted today.

"The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu

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