The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon

The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon

Sei Shōnagon1967
This is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi in 990s and early 11th century in Heian, Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. In it she included lists of personal thoughts, court events, poetry and opinions on her contemporaries.
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