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The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon: The Diary of a Courtesan in Tenth Century Japan
by Arthur Waley (Author),
Tuttle Publishing (Publisher)
Product Specifications
Book Description
Japan in the 10th century stood physically and culturally isolated from the rest
of the world. Inside this bubble, a subtle and beautiful world was in operation,
and its inhabitants were tied to the moment, having no interest in the future
and disdain for the past.
The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon was a product of a tenth century courtier's
experiences in the palace of Empress Teishi. A common custom of the time period,
courtiers used to keep notes or a diary in a wooden pillow with a drawer. This
pillow book reflects the confident aesthetic judgments of Shonagon and her
ability to create prose that
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9784805311080
Language English
Binding Hard Bound
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Publishing Date 2011-03-10
Total Pages 144