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Makura no sōshi

by Sei Shōnagon · 1917

Essays · ranked #25 in category

A fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observa

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The verdict

Category
Essays
First published
1917 · 1910s
Author
Sei Shōnagon
Standing
Recommended

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