Sei Shōnagon

SHŌNAGON, SEI, 966 to 1025

Sei Shōnagon

Japanese author and court lady.

Books
2
Editions tracked
2
First editions
2
Nationality
Japan

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Earliest first editionThe Pillow-Book of Sei ShōnagonGeorge Allen & Unwin, 1928 Most editions trackedThe Pillow Book1 edition
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Sei Shōnagon books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Pillow-Book of Sei Shōnagon1928
  2. 2The Pillow Book1967
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1928The Pillow-Book of Sei ShōnagonGeorge Allen & Unwin
  2. 1967The Pillow BookPenguin Books
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What order should I read Sei Shōnagon's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Pillow-Book of Sei Shōnagon (1928), then The Pillow Book (1967). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Sei Shōnagon's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Pillow-Book of Sei Shōnagon, first published in 1928.

When was Sei Shōnagon born?

Sei Shōnagon was born in 966 and died in 1025.

How many Sei Shōnagon books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Sei Shōnagon across 2 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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