The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon by Sei Shōnagon

The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon

Sei Shōnagon with Ivan Morris (Translator)

391 pages first pub 1002 (editions)

nonfiction classics history informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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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 s...

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