This is a collection of essays, anecdotes, and observations by Sei Shōnagon, offering a unique glimpse into the court life of Heian Japan. It is a foundational work of Japanese literature and a prime example of the zuihitsu genre.
Sources for Sei Shōnagon — The Pillow Book
Sei Shōnagon — The Pillow Book in Letters and Essays
Held in the Letters and Essays chamber of the Babel Nexus Index.
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