the pillow book

Books | WORKS BY JAPANESE WOMEN Apr 20, 2019

Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon: Two pioneering women in Japanese literature

by Kris Kosaka

The Works by Japanese Women series wraps up by examining the various English translations of two of Japan's greatest works of literature, both penned by women: "The Pillow Book" by Sei Shonagon and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.

Books | WORKS BY JAPANESE WOMEN May 12, 2018

Where would we be without the words of Japanese women?

by Kris Kosaka

Often overlooked, female writers in Japan, such as Ichiyo Higuchi and Raicho Hiratsuka, have a staying power that surpasses their male contemporaries. To help amplify these female voices, over the next few months we'll be highlighting some of the lesser read in translation ...