--- product_id: 22894683 title: "The Tale of the Heike (Penguin Classics)" price: "€ 53.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/22894683-the-tale-of-the-heike-penguin-classics store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Tale of the Heike (Penguin Classics) **Price:** € 53.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tale of the Heike (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 53.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/22894683-the-tale-of-the-heike-penguin-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the acclaimed translator of The Tale of Genji , a groundbreaking rendering of Japan’s great martial epic The fourteenth-century Tale of the Heike is Japan’s Iliad —a moving depiction of the late twelfth-century wars between the Heike and Genji clans. No work has had a greater impact on later Japanese literature, theater, music, film, and manga—indeed on the Japanese people’s sense of their own past. It has also been a major source for medieval-Japan-based fantasy in English. With woodcuts by nineteenth-century artist Teisai Hokuba, a major student of the great Hokusai, Royall Tyler’s stunning presentation of this touchstone of Japanese culture recreates the oral epic as it was actually performed and conveys the rich and vigorous language of the original. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review: Great read... - If you are a fan of Japanese history, this is for you. I read the Tale of Genghi first and would recommend doing that as it will give you little insight into what the "Genghi" are. (The Tale of Genghi is supposedly the first novel written in Japan.) This book however, gives you an idea of what the Genghi vs Heike war was like. Very descriptive, so please be aware of that. Very good read for those interested in Japan and their history. Review: Amazing story and translation. - Absolutely loved this book. Royall Tyler's translation is incredible, and the story itself stands the test of time as an engaging and dramatic story with everything from all out war to the clashes of nuanced political and familial ties. My only gripe is that I had to constantly google unfamiliar Japanese terms and I had a hard time following the characters with similar names, but this is more likely caused by my unfamiliarity with Japanese names and culture. I would suggest reading up on the Hogen and Heiji eras before reading this book, as they provide some helpful context, but the book stands great alone anyway. The book also arrived in great condition. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #106,663 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #191 in Epic Poetry (Books) #1,861 in War Fiction (Books) #3,035 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 291 Reviews | ## Images ![The Tale of the Heike (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91G+PiaqcML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read... *by T***S on December 27, 2025* If you are a fan of Japanese history, this is for you. I read the Tale of Genghi first and would recommend doing that as it will give you little insight into what the "Genghi" are. (The Tale of Genghi is supposedly the first novel written in Japan.) This book however, gives you an idea of what the Genghi vs Heike war was like. Very descriptive, so please be aware of that. Very good read for those interested in Japan and their history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing story and translation. *by D***A on June 4, 2023* Absolutely loved this book. Royall Tyler's translation is incredible, and the story itself stands the test of time as an engaging and dramatic story with everything from all out war to the clashes of nuanced political and familial ties. My only gripe is that I had to constantly google unfamiliar Japanese terms and I had a hard time following the characters with similar names, but this is more likely caused by my unfamiliarity with Japanese names and culture. I would suggest reading up on the Hogen and Heiji eras before reading this book, as they provide some helpful context, but the book stands great alone anyway. The book also arrived in great condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book shipping methods leave much to be desired *by N***L on June 4, 2026* Scuffed up from transport --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/22894683-the-tale-of-the-heike-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/22894683-the-tale-of-the-heike-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-14*