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| #152839 in Books | 1991-04-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.01 x1.04 x5.44l,1.00 | File type: PDF | 423 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| An interesting book for anyone who enjoys reading about early Japan court life. A good historical book on early Japan.|By Joseph J. Truncale|I have always had an avid interest in anything to do with ancient Japanese culture. Their haiku, senryu and Tanka are my favorite poetry forms. I also love their literature but I had not read this famous book (The Pillow Book of Sei Sho||The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon has not only amply filled the long-felt need for a full English translation, but has also made a contribution to Heian studies.... A mine of information... [Morris's] translation maintains a high quality throughout. (J
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 religi...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon | From Columbia University Press. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
