Makura no sōshi
by Sei Shōnagon
Popularity 31
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 observations, and subtle impressions.
Japanese essaysSocial life and customsJapanese literatureCourt and courtiersJapan, court and courtiersJapan, historyJapan, social life and customsBiographySei shōnagon , approximately 967-Pl788.6.m3 .e56 1971