The Tale of Genji is the work of 11th century literature considered by some to be the first novel. And it was the work of one talented Heian lady-in-waiting: Murasaki Shikibu!
Paulownia Cat was of low station, but 
was loved dearly by the Emperor,
La gata de Patitonia era de clase baja,
pero el emperador la adoraba
A gata Kiri era de uma casta baixa,
mas era muito amada pelo imperador,