One of this work's personages is a fine gentleman who cools himself with a clove-scented fan while reciting a magic incantation from the Thousand Hand Sutra.
Arthur Waley discussed how much of this work seems to be derived from the works of Li Shang-yin. One of this work's personages is a fine gentleman who cools himself with a clove-scented fan while reciting a magic incantation from the Thousand Hand Sutra. An oft quoted part of this work sees the narrator delighted about how beautifully moonlight is reflected off the water that is scattered across oxen's feet when they cross a stream. The author of this work is described as someone whose (*) Chinese writings are "so presumptuously scattered about the place ... leave a great deal to be desired" because this work attacks Nobotsune, Lady Murasaki's distant cousin, for his incompetent writing style. Along with the An Account of my Hut, and Essays in Idleness, it is notable for being in the zuihitsu genre. For 10 points, name this account of things Sei Shonagon likes. [Ike]
Arthur Waley discussed how much of this work seems to be derived from the works of Li Shang-yin.
The {Pillow Book} or {Makura no Soshi}