Sei Shōnagon books in order
Japanese author and court lady
- Lived
- 966–1025
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 1
Sei Shōnagon published 1 book. The best-known is The Pillow Book.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sei Shōnagon
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The Pillow Book
Sei Shōnagon's most-read book.
Other books in order
The Pillow Book (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Pillow Book (1996)Film · from The Pillow Book
About Sei Shōnagon
Sei Shōnagon , or Seijo , was a Japanese author, poet, and court lady who served the Empress Teishi (Sadako) around the year 1000, during the middle Heian period. She is the author of The Pillow Book .
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sei Shōnagon FAQ
- How many books has Sei Shōnagon written?
- Sei Shōnagon published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sei Shōnagon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Pillow Book.
- What is Sei Shōnagon's most famous book?
- The Pillow Book is Sei Shōnagon's most widely read book.
- Which Sei Shōnagon books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Pillow Book (film, 1996).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.