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The Pillow Book
by Sei Shōnagon (1002)
★4.14(22 ratings)
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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Tsurezuregusa
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The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu (1000)
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The Diary of a Provincial Governor
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This book, like 'The Pillow Book', offers a personal glimpse into daily life and societal observations of its time.
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Essays
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