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395 pages • first pub 1002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140448061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 October 2007
Description
‘I wonder if it’s wrong to feel a fascination with the way those in high places live’Written by the Court gentlewoman Sei Shōnagon (c. 966-1017), ostensibly for her own amusement, The Pillow Book is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature...
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
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Classism, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, BullyingMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Chronic illness
395 pages • first pub 1002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140448061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 October 2007
Description
‘I wonder if it’s wrong to feel a fascination with the way those in high places live’Written by the Court gentlewoman Sei Shōnagon (c. 966-1017), ostensibly for her own amusement, The Pillow Book is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature...
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