The Pillow Book

· Penguin UK
4.8
12 reviews
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400
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A new translation of the idiosyncratic diary of a C10 court lady in Heian Japan. Along with the TALE OF GENJI, this is one of the major Japanese Classics.

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4.8
12 reviews
P F
April 26, 2014
The meandering thoughts of this court lady become a door to a different world. The daily life of the Heian royal court comes alive through her words, and take the form of romanticism and wonder. Recommended for anyone trying to lose themselves.
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About the author

Meredith McKinney is a translator of Japanese literature, both contemporary and classical. She lived in Japan for twenty years and currently lives in Braidwood, New South Wales.

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