The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon by Sei Shōnagon

The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon

Sei Shōnagon with Ivan Morris (Translator)

411 pages first pub 1002 (view editions)

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Sei Shōnagon was a court lady in tenth-century Japan at the height of the Heian culture. In her Pillow Book she notes down all the things that attract, displease or interest her in daily life. She was an enthusiast for good manners and good taste ...

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reflective: 69%

lighthearted: 58%

informative: 55%

funny: 48%

relaxing: 40%

inspiring: 19%

emotional: 11%

challenging: 7%

hopeful: 3%

mysterious: 2%

adventurous: 1%

sad: 1%


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