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The pillow book of Sei Shonagon

the diary of a courtesan in tenth century Japan
  • Sei Shonagon
2011
A tenth-century courtier recounts her experiences serving in the palace of Empress Teishi, describing the ceremonies and celebrations of court and the manners and foibles of the aristocracy.
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