The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon

The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon is a collection of observations, musings, and anecdotes written by Sei Shonagon, a court lady in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185). The book is divided into sections covering a wide range of topics, including court life, nature, fashion, love, and human behavior. Sei Shonagon's writing style is witty, poetic, and often satirical. She uses vivid descriptions and metaphors to convey her thoughts and feelings about the world around her. Her observations reveal a keen eye for detail and a sharp sense of humor. The book also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of Heian Japan. Sei Shonagon describes the customs and rituals of court life, as well as the relationships between men and women, and the role of poetry and literature in Japanese society. Overall, The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon is a fascinating and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on life in ancient Japan.996 A.D., with later revisions. The translation of the diaries of a court lady in tenth-century Japan, it is a collection of anecdotes, memories of court and religious ceremonies, character sketches, lists of things the author enjoyed or loathed, places that interested her, diary entries, descriptions of nature, pilgrimages, conversations, poetry exchanges--indeed, almost everything that made up daily life for the upper classes in Japan during the Heian period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.