The Pillow Book of SEI Shonagon: The Diary of a Courtesan in Tenth Century Japan - Arthur Waley

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nTake a firsthand journey into a time, society and world full of intrigue. n In the tenth century, Japan stood physically and culturally isolated from the rest of the world. Sei Shonagon--a young courtesan of the Heian period--kept a diary, which provides a highly personal account of the intrigues, dalliances, quirks, and habits of Japans late tenth-century elite. n nShe was a contemporary and acquaintance of the well-known courtesan Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Japanese masterpiece The Tale of Genji. A perfect companion to that work, The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon brings an added dimension to Murasakis timeless and seminal novel and further illuminates Japanese court life in all its ritualistic glory. n nThrough his elegant and readable abridged translation, Arthur Waley perfectly conveys Sei Shonagons girlish temperament and quirky personality. In a place and time where poetry was as important as knowledge and beauty was highly revered, Sei Shonagons private writings offer a charming, intimate glimpse into a world of innocence and pale beauty. n nA new introduction by respected Japanese literary scholar Dennis Washburn provides historical insight into Japanese culture, Sei Shonagons world, and Waleys translation.n

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