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Penney, Matthew. "The Pillow Book." Discover Galileo. Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2016. http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=3&sid=999b346e-ba65-458e-b323 1e6713af218e%40sessionmgr4010&hid=4202&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=89454036&db=ers. Accessed 13 Feb. 2017. The Pillow Book ( 枕草子, Makura no Sōshi ) is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 1000s in Heian-period Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. Advent calendars | Alcohol Advent calendars | Gifts for women | Gifts for men | Gifts for mums | Gifts for dads | Gifts for girlfriends | Gifts for boyfriends | Gifts for friends | Best hampers | Gifts for sisters | Gifts for brothers | Gifts for kids. The fact that bamboo doesn’t require chemicals or pesticides to grow also makes it far healthier than fabrics crafted from cotton alone. Unlike bamboo, cotton requires the extensive use of chemicals to grow. In some cases, the chemicals used in the growing and treatment of the materials can be retained in the fabric. Scarily, this could be absorbed by our skin as we sleep.

Peter Greenaway released his film The Pillow Book in 1996. Starring Vivian Wu and Ewan McGregor, it tells a modern story that references Sei Shōnagon's work. Please note: This item is distributed directly from our supplier and can take up to 1 week to arrive When choosing the firmness and material of your pillows there are two important things to consider. How do you normally sleep? And what do you like? Find the perfect pillows for your bed. One of the most important choices for a good night’s sleep is the choice of pillows. Some sleepers like a high and soft pillow, others prefer flatter and firmer. Whichever pillows you like and however you sleep, you’ll be able to find one that helps you rest your wary head in our wide range of bed pillows. Soft pillows, firm pillows, little ball of down In addition to feeling good about getting the best night’s sleep of your life, you can also take great satisfaction in the knowledge that you’re doing your bit for the environment. Bamboo is sustainable, doesn’t require pesticides/chemicals to grow and absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than cotton does, thus releasing more oxygen. Boo Living bamboo is strictly sourced through an FSC accredited supplier.

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Bamboo fabric is naturally breathable and thermo-regulating. So, in addition to being silky soft against the skin, it will keep you at the optimum temperature throughout the duration of the night, drawing any sweat away from the body to the exterior of the fabric. Antibacterial, antifungal and hypoallergenic, it will also repel dust mites, so you can feel healthy and happy when you wake up. Bundy, Roselee (February 1991). "Japan's first woman diarist and the beginnings of prose writings by women in Japan". Women's Studies. 19 (1): 79–97. doi: 10.1080/00497878.1991.9978855. ISSN 0049-7878. It is composed primarily in Japanese hiragana, which is a syllabary that is actually derived from Chinese characters, and generally many of her short stories were written in a witty literary style. This style of writing was the native tongue for women in that time period and was used more often by women like Shōnagon. According to Matthew Penney in his critiquing article "The Pillow Book", the only Chinese terms that actually appear in The Pillow Book are in the place-names and personal titles, and the rest is classified as original hiragana. [6] Confessions of her personal feelings are mixed into her writing with occasionally subtle sentimentality that reflects the downfall of the emperor's adviser, Fujiwara no Michitaka (her biological father), as well as the misfortune of both Emperor and Empress Teishi. This luxurious Bamboo Pillowcase is innovatively designed and intricately crafted to both look and feel incredible. Silky smooth against even very sensitive skin, it will help you to gently drift off into the land of nod for the best night’s sleep possible.The Pillow-Book of Sei Shōnagon, trans. Arthur Waley (George Allen & Unwin, 1928). Partial translation based on Nōinbon text. This article is about the Japanese book. For the Peter Greenaway film of the same title, see The Pillow Book (film). Sei Shōnagon in a late 17th-century illustration Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room You may think that the palpable solution is to clean more. However, in many cases, standard cleaning procedures will cause dust to be forced up into the air, only to resettle on other surfaces and cling to fabrics. Additionally, because dust is made up of many different substances, cleaning products can do little to wipe it out completely. It is even likely to make its way into our bedding, which can be detrimental to our health. Gibney, Michele (2004). "Defining the Feminine Impact on the Progression of Japanese Language: An inquiry into the development of Heian period court diaries". {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help)

The Heian period was essential to the aristocratic people. Poetry and vibrant art were a big part in the imperial court, of which Shōnagon was a part. The people in the imperial court were expected to be well educated in writing. Literature was seen as a "key part in social interaction." One's writing skills could make or break their reputation. For example, Shōnagon mentions in The Pillow Book how a courtier asked her for advice for writing a poem and she had to turn him away because of his poor writing skills. During the Heian period, women had a role in society, especially those women who were considered to be upper-class. [11] Female authors in Japan during this time were more popular since they wrote in Japanese, which was considered the "people's language," and the male authors wrote in Chinese since that was considered to be of higher status. [12] Since female author's works were more popular with the common people, it is safe to assume that their works influenced society. The Pillow Book is also the name of a series of radio thrillers written by Robert Forrest and broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Drama. These are detective stories with Sei Shōnagon as a principal character and feature many of her lists. [18] See also [ edit ] Gibney, Michele. "Defining the Feminine Impact on the Progression of Japanese Language: An inquiry into the development of Heian period court diaries" (2004) Library of the University of Pacific The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon, trans. Ivan Morris (in two volumes, Oxford University Press, 1967; followed by a condensed version by Penguin, 1971). Based on Nōinbon text.

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Henitiuk, Valerie (2011). Worlding Sei Shônagon: The Pillow Book in Translation. Ottawa: University of Ottawa Press. ISBN 978-0-7766-0728-3. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04 . Retrieved 2016-01-03.

Sei Shōnagon (1971). The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon. trans. Ivan Morris. London: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-044236-7. Originally published in 1967 by Columbia University Press. Reese, Lyn. Heian Period. Women In World History Curriculum. www.womeninworldhistory.com/Heian9.htm. Accessed 27 February 2017. The fact that it doesn’t need pesticides and chemicals to grow also carries with it numerous health benefits. There is a possibility that fabrics made from other materials, such as cotton, can retain some of the chemicals used during the growing process. Scarily, this has the potential to be absorbed by our skin at night. This is something that you need not worry about with bamboo.In general, The Pillow Book is written in brief statements, where the length of one paragraph is relatively short, and it is easy to read the contents, even for modern Japanese speakers. The miscellaneous collection has been arranged loosely into three specific types, while the collection of similar things has been compiled by distinct classification, and this so-called compiling was done afterwards by the hands of people other than Sei Shōnagon. Based on the beliefs of certain scholars, most of Shonagon's work was written during her time working in the court; however, some of the later entries were written in her later life, and were just based on her memories of the days and moments she experienced previously in the court. Henitiuk, Valerie (2012-06-16). Worlding Sei Shônagon: The Pillow Book in Translation. University of Ottawa Press. ISBN 978-0-7766-1979-8.