Makura no sōshi

Sei Shōnagon

About this book

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.

Subjects

  • biography
  • court and courtiers
  • japan, court and courtiers
  • japanese essays
  • japanese literature
  • japan, history
  • japan, social life and customs
  • pl788.6.m3 .e56 1971
  • sei shōnagon , approximately 967-
  • social life and customs