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The Pillow Book

Sei Shōnagon

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"The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon" is a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions.

Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, "The Tale of Genji," fictionalized the elite world Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many other subjects, "The Pillow Book" is an intimate look at the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class, further enriched by Ivan Morris's extensive notes and critical contextualization.

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Pages:: 419 pages

Publication:

Publisher:

Edition:: First Edition T

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 0231073372

ISBN13:: 9780231073370

kindle Asin:: B002RI97V6

The Pillow Book

Sei Shōnagon

4.02/5 (5542 ratings)

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"The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon" is a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions.

Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, "The Tale of Genji," fictionalized the elite world Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many other subjects, "The Pillow Book" is an intimate look at the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class, further enriched by Ivan Morris's extensive notes and critical contextualization.

Format:

Pages:: 419 pages

Publication:

Publisher:

Edition:: First Edition T

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 0231073372

ISBN13:: 9780231073370

kindle Asin:: B002RI97V6

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