Which is the world's first novel?
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Lord of the Rings
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Gone With The Wind
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Tale of Genji
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Three Musketeers
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'The Tale of Genji' (Genji Monogatari) written by Murasaki Shikibu in early 11th century Japan (around 1010) is widely considered the world's first novel. It's a massive work of psychological fiction with complex character development and narrative structure.