Sei Shonagan, ca. 967.

Karen [Kay?] Lindsey reads a translation of “The Pillow Book,” a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi (定子) during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. Intro: We hear next part one of a series of readings of “The Pillow…

Karen [Kay?] Lindsey reads a translation of “The Pillow Book,” a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi (定子) during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. Intro: We hear next part two of a series of readings of “The Pillow…

Karen [Kay?] Lindsey reads a translation of “The Pillow Book,” a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi (定子) during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. Intro: We hear next part three of a series of readings of “The Pillow…

Karen [Kay?] Lindsey reads a translation of “The Pillow Book,” a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi (定子) during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. Intro: We hear next the final reading in a series of readings of “The…