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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Octavo. 162 (2) pp, Preliminary Notes; Japan in the Tenth Century; The Pillow-Book of Sei Shonagon, comparison tables. Fourth Impression, 1957. Not Price Clipped. Lightly age-toned spine dj. Foxing to top text block edge, else, Pristine, no wear. No markings, tight binding, pages clean, white and bright. 5" x 7.5". Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. DJ in removable acetate protector. "The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon is a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions. Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, The Tale of Genji, fictionalized the elite world Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many other subjects, The Pillow Book is an intimate look at the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class."