The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon: The Diary of a Courtesan in Tenth Century Japan
by Arthur Waley, Dennis Washburn
A classic translation of the diary and observations of Sei Shonagon, offering a window into tenth-century Japanese court life and aesthetics.
About This Book
This book presents the translated diary and observations of Sei Shonagon, a lady-in-waiting at the Japanese imperial court during the tenth century.
The text offers glimpses into daily life, customs, and aesthetics of the Heian period through concise entries and lists.
Arthur Waley and Dennis Washburn provide the English translation of this classic work of Japanese literature.
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