The pillow book of Sei Shōnagon  by Sei Shōnagon

The pillow book of Sei Shōnagon

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

144 pages first pub 1002 (view 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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3.97
based on 1,044 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

lighthearted: 59%

informative: 57%

funny: 50%

relaxing: 39%

inspiring: 18%

emotional: 11%

challenging: 9%

hopeful: 3%

mysterious: 2%

adventurous: 1%

dark: 1%

sad: 1%


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8% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
61% of readers chose slow
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