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268 pages • first pub 1002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140442366
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi in 990s and early 11th century in Heian, Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. In it she included lists of person...
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Moods
lighthearted 58%
funny 56%
informative 50%
relaxing 41%
inspiring 17%
emotional 15%
challenging 7%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 10%
Average rating
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Classism, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, BullyingMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Chronic illness
268 pages • first pub 1002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140442366
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi in 990s and early 11th century in Heian, Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. In it she included lists of person...
Community Reviews Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
funny 56%
informative 50%
relaxing 41%
inspiring 17%
emotional 15%
challenging 7%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 10%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Classism, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, BullyingMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Chronic illness