"The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon" is 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. Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki,
whose novel, "The Tale of Genji," fictionalized the elite world
Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal
and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many
other subjects, "The Pillow Book" is an intimate look at the
experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class, further enriched
by Ivan Morris's extensive notes and critical
contextualization.
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