Title The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon / translated and edited by Ivan Morris

Published New York : Columbia University Press, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (303 pages) Series Translations from the Asian Classics Translations from the Asian classics. Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; The Pillow Book; List of abbreviations; Notes; Appendices; 1. The calendar; 2. The government; 3. Places; a. Home provinces and neighbouring provinces; b. The surroundings of the capital; c. The capital; 4. Clothes, houses, etc.; a. Clothes; b. Houses; c. Vehicles; d. Letters, games, musical instruments; 5. Chronology; Further Reading; Series List Summary 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 Notes Print version record Subject Sei Shōnagon, approximately 967- Makura no sōshi. Sei Shōnagon, approximately 967- -- Translations -- History and criticism SUBJECT Sei Shōnagon, approximately 967- fast Makura no sōshi -- Translations Makura no sōshi (Sei Shōnagon) fast Subject Japanese literature -- Heian period, 794-1185 -- History and criticism Women authors, Japanese -- Heian period, 794-1185. East and West in literature. Translating and interpreting -- Cross-cultural studies LITERARY CRITICISM -- Asian -- Japanese. HISTORY -- Asia -- Japan. East and West in literature Japanese literature -- Heian period Translating and interpreting Translations Women authors, Japanese -- Heian period Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Cross-cultural studies Translations Form Electronic book Author Morris, Ivan I., editor ISBN 9780231549233 0231549237

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