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title: "The Pillow Book (Penguin Classics)"
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# The Pillow Book (Penguin Classics)

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desertcart.com: The Pillow Book (Penguin Classics): 9780140448061: Shonagon, Sei, McKinney, Meredith, McKinney, Meredith: Books

Review: Japanese classic - A lovely paperback of a Japanese medieval classic. I've only read the introduction so far, but this translator's work was considered the very best. Looks very inviting.
Review: A different time, a different world but somehow comforting - Sometimes as a good book comes to an end you know you'll miss the authors voice.. In this case in true Japanese fashion, I am enjoying the last pages as slowly as possible with real Japanese plum wine from Wakayama, capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of (central) Japan 🇯🇵. The book from the Heian period, a time of relative peace is not for everyone. Needing 3 bookmarks to cover glossary and notes/appendices its an interesting look at a senior gentlewomens mind in the empresses service. Common to the period, some sections are simply random thoughts and lists of related events. But much of traditional japanese culture and its subtleties, is shown. From correctness of address those of other ranks to dress codes and the showing of sleeves. Replies to any message must be suitably and carefully aligned with the wealth of known Chinese and Japanese poetry, much of which I have now learnt and will continue to follow. The book, regardless of title is not erotic, although it hints at love affairs and moonlight to dawn visits. The pillow book, means papers kept by the bed for recording random thoughts upon waking, and book as in bound loose leaf pages. Farewell dear Sei Shōnagon. I shall miss your often observant, sometimes judgemental and cruel but always intelligent and witty commentary. May it forever be havest and festival time where you lie.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #46,546 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Japanese History (Books) #357 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #1,079 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (497) |
| Dimensions  | 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.7 inches |
| Edition  | Translation |
| ISBN-10  | 0140448063 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140448061 |
| Item Weight  | 10.3 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 416 pages |
| Publication date  | October 30, 2007 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese classic
*by G***S on September 30, 2025*

A lovely paperback of a Japanese medieval classic. I've only read the introduction so far, but this translator's work was considered the very best. Looks very inviting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A different time, a different world but somehow comforting
*by G***M on August 2, 2020*

Sometimes as a good book comes to an end you know you'll miss the authors voice.. In this case in true Japanese fashion, I am enjoying the last pages as slowly as possible with real Japanese plum wine from Wakayama, capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of (central) Japan 🇯🇵. The book from the Heian period, a time of relative peace is not for everyone. Needing 3 bookmarks to cover glossary and notes/appendices its an interesting look at a senior gentlewomens mind in the empresses service. Common to the period, some sections are simply random thoughts and lists of related events. But much of traditional japanese culture and its subtleties, is shown. From correctness of address those of other ranks to dress codes and the showing of sleeves. Replies to any message must be suitably and carefully aligned with the wealth of known Chinese and Japanese poetry, much of which I have now learnt and will continue to follow. The book, regardless of title is not erotic, although it hints at love affairs and moonlight to dawn visits. The pillow book, means papers kept by the bed for recording random thoughts upon waking, and book as in bound loose leaf pages. Farewell dear Sei Shōnagon. I shall miss your often observant, sometimes judgemental and cruel but always intelligent and witty commentary. May it forever be havest and festival time where you lie.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intriguing, striking glimpse of life in Japanese court
*by L***A on April 27, 2014*

Intriguing glimpses into court life in ancient Japan. This translation and edition is meticulously done, with copious notes and information. The extra material is very helpful as the text on its own would be partly incomprehensible. But what a closeted, narrow life; the impression is at times claustrophobic, oppressive. Yet how fortunate are we, to witness it, thanks to Sei Shonagon's private notes/diary.

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