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The Pillow Book of SEI Shonagon: The Diary of a Courtesan in Tenth Century Japan Hardcover - 2011
by Arthur Waley (Translator); Foreword by Dennis Washburn
Summary
Japan in the 10th century stood physically and culturally isolated from the rest of the world. Inside this bubble, a subtle and beautiful world was in operation, and its inhabitants were tied to the moment, having no interest in the future and disdain for the past. In a small diary, a young courtesan of the Heian period gives her account of the Japanese courts of the day, providing perspective on a unique time in Japanese history. A contemporary of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, Sei Sho-nagon's commentary brings an added dimension to that timeless and seminal work.
In a place and time where poetry was as important as knowledge and beauty was highly revered, Sei Shonagon's private writings give the reader a charming and intimate glimpse into a time of isolated innocence and pale beauty.
In a place and time where poetry was as important as knowledge and beauty was highly revered, Sei Shonagon's private writings give the reader a charming and intimate glimpse into a time of isolated innocence and pale beauty.
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- Title The Pillow Book of SEI Shonagon: The Diary of a Courtesan in Tenth Century Japan
- Author Arthur Waley (Translator); Foreword by Dennis Washburn
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Hardcover with J
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tuttle Publishing
- Date 2011-03-10
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated
- ISBN 9784805311080 / 4805311088
- Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Dimensions 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.7 in (19.30 x 13.21 x 1.78 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Cultural Region: Asian - Japanese
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Library of Congress subjects Japan - History - Heian period, 794-1185, Sei Shonagon
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010026057
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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"His [Waley] is the most appealing version for the general reader."—Michael Dirda, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist
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