How long does it take to read The Pillow-book of Sei Shōnagon?
The Pillow-book of Sei Shōnagon by Sei Shōnagon takes about 6 hours 15 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 15 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1917. 341 pages, about 93,775 words.
13 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 15 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 54 minutes |
The page count is the median across 38 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions.
Subjects: Japanese essays, Social life and customs, Court and courtiers, Japan, court and courtiers, Japan, history, Japan, social life and customs
