A Lady in Kyoto
(Author) Sei ShonagonAll moonlight is moving, wherever it may be... Japanese gentlewoman Sei Shonagon invites us to look behind the painted screens in the Emperor's palace and discover a lost world, in which games of poetry are the highest form of wit, lovers send each other elegant morning-after letters, and appreciation of the natural world - wild geese in autumn, the pure white frost of winter - is one of life's most exquisite pleasures.
Sei Shonagon
Sei Shonagon was a Japanese writer and court lady who lived during the Heian period (794-1185). She is best known for her work "The Pillow Book," a collection of essays, lists, and anecdotes that provide a glimpse into the daily life and culture of the imperial court. Shonagon's writing is characterized by its wit, observational humor, and keen attention to detail. Her work has had a lasting impact on the genre of zuihitsu, or "personal essays," in Japanese literature. Through "The Pillow Book," Shonagon has become one of the most celebrated female writers in Japanese literary history.
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