The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon

The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon is a classic Japanese literature written by Sei Shonagon, a lady-in-waiting to Empress Teishi during the Heian period. The book is a collection of observations, musings, and anecdotes about court life, nature, customs, and people of the time. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section being the most famous. It includes lists of things that Sei Shonagon finds beautiful or annoying, descriptions of seasonal events and festivals, and account...