A man who has nothing in particular to recommend him discusses all sorts of subjects at random as though he knew everything. (p. 44) - Sei Shōnagon

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A man who has nothing in particular to recommend him discusses all sorts of subjects at random as though he knew everything. (p. 44)

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About Sei Shōnagon

Sei Shōnagon (966-1017/1025) was a Japanese author and a court lady who served the Empress Consort Teishi around the year 1000. She is known as the author of The Pillow Book (makura no sōshi).

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Alternative Names: Sei Shonagon Sei Shounagon
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