The Pillow Book by Sei Shōnagon

The Pillow Book

Sei Shōnagon with Arthur Waley (Translator), Dennis Washburn (Contributor)

127 pages first pub 1002 (editions)

nonfiction classics history informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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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 dis...

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Moods

reflective 76%
lighthearted 58%
funny 56%
informative 50%
relaxing 41%
inspiring 17%
emotional 15%
challenging 7%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 27%
fast 10%

Average rating

3.97

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