Ivan Morris's definitive and widely acclaimed portrait of the ceremonious and melancholy world of ancient Japan.
Using "The Tale of Genji" and other major literary works from Japan's Heian period as a frame of reference, "The World of the Shining Prince" recreates an era when women set the cult[...]
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 riv[...]