“I do wish men, when they're taking their leave from a lady at dawn, wouldn't insist on adjusting their clothes to a nicety, or fussily tying their lacquered cap securely into place. After all, who would laugh at a man or criticize him if they happened to catch sight of him on his way home from an assignation in fearful disarray, with his cloak or hunting costume all awry?”
Written by Sei Shonagon, this book offers a unique glimpse into the court life and societal norms of Heian period Japan through a series of personal anecdotes, reflections, and observations. It covers a wide range of topics, including fashion, literature, nature, and the author's own experiences. more
“Because Dad told you he'd be here forever. Because I thought forever was like Mars -- far away.”
“النهضة ليست خُرافة إذا آمنا بها وحتى الخرافات تكون مُلهمة أحيانا”
“For just a moment Ms. Gillan reminds me of an autumn leaf just as alone as I am.”