The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon
Product details
| Management number | 231660721 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$10.00 | Model Number | 231660721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0231073372 |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 978-0231073370 |
| Edition | First Edition T |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Dimensions | 8.01 x 5.44 x 1.04 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Print length | 419 pages |
| Publication date | April 15, 1991 |
Bestseller ranking
Japanese
Customers who viewed this product also viewed
Cranberry Juice
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form