Episode 271 - You're Going on the List

History of Japan - A podcast by Isaac Meyer - Fridays

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History

This week, we cover the fascinating tale of Sei Shonagon and the Makura no Soushi, or Pillow Book. Why is a collection of anecdotes considered to be one of Japan's greatest literary classics? What mkes the Pillow Book so famous? And why does Isaac love it so very much?