The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon (Translations from the Asian Classics) by Sei Shōnagon

The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon (Translations from the Asian Classics)

Sei Shōnagon with Ivan Morris (Translator)

nonfiction classics history informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

419 pages | first published 2018

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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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reflective 73%
funny 50%
lighthearted 46%
informative 38%
relaxing 38%
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fast 4%

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