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 Pillow Book” translated by Ivan Morris. Outro: This translation of “The Pillow Book” is copyrighted 1967 by Ivan Morris, and all rights in the translation are reserved. The complete translation is published by the Columbia University Press.
The Pillow book / by Sei Shonagan ; read by Karen Lindsey (Part 5 of 5)
PRA Archive #:
BB3491E
Date Recorded On:
ca. March 6, 1970
Date Broadcast On:
WBAI, March 6, 1970
Item Duration:
00:16:31
Total Duration (All Reels):
5 reels (86 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono.
Station: WBAI
Item: The Pillow book / by Sei Shonagan ; read by Karen Lindsey (Part 5 of 5)
Asset Type: Item
Distributor: Distributor
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