A Lady in Kyoto

From games of poetry to the meditative appreciation of natural beauty, this sublime text from Lady-in-waiting to Empress Teishi and author of The Pillow Book leads the reader on an entralling journey into ancient Japan. 'All moonlight is moving, wherever it may be…' Japanese gentlewoman Sei Shonagon invites us to look behind the painted screens in the Emperor’s palace and discover a lost world, in which games of poetry are the highest form of wit, lovers send each other elegant morning-after letters, and appreciation of the natural world – wild geese in autumn, the pure white frost of winter – is one of life’s most exquisite pleasures. From games of poetry to the meditative appreciation of natural beauty, this sublime text from Lady-in-waiting to Empress Teishi and author of The Pillow Book leads the reader on an entralling journey into ancient Japan. 'All moonlight is moving, wherever it may be…' Japanese gentlewoman Sei Shonagon invites us to look behind the painted screens in the Emperor’s palace and discover a lost world, in which games of poetry are the highest form of wit, lovers send each other elegant morning-after letters, and appreciation of the natural world – wild geese in autumn, the pure white frost of winter – is one of life’s most exquisite pleasures. You may also be interested in... Reviews Sign In To Write A Review Please sign in to write a review Would you like to proceed to the App store to download the Waterstones App? Reserve online, pay on collection. Reservations are held for 5 days.