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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; The Pillow Book; List of abbreviations; Notes; Appendices; 1. The calendar; 2. The government; 3. Places; a. Home provinces and neighbouring provinces; b. The surroundings of the capital; c. The capital; 4. Clothes, houses, etc.; a. Clothes; b. Houses; c. Vehicles; d. Letters, games, musical instruments; 5. Chronology; Further Reading; Series List.;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 subtle impressions. Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, The Tale of Genji, fictionalized the elite world Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many other subjects, The Pillow Book is an intimate look at the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class, further enriched by Ivan Morris's extensive notes and critical contextualization.

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Author

Morris, Ivan;Sei Shōnagon

Publisher

Columbia University Press; Columbia Univ Pr

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9780231073363

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Literary Collections, Literary Criticism, History

Rating

4.02 / 5 (3,192 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14