hinoki and rose; figs; reading the diaries of long deceased female authors; writing in your own diary; watching the head of a purple flower slowly dry, curl and wilt.
I recommend (in addition to your fantastic selection) some women writers from Japan! Some really interesting tidbits about imperial Japan, court life, and femininity can be found in the likes of:
Thank you so much! I’m going to be visiting Japan this year so have been looking for some more Japanese literature so this is perfect. I enjoy Natsume Soseki, Mieko Kawakami and Izumi Suzuki, so going to read more of them. I’ve also got In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki on my list!
i rly want to connect w other writers esp ones i like their style of and i wld love to be mutuals!!!! and if u wanna read my pieces i can’t wait to read more of urs!!⭐️⭐️❣️
I recommend (in addition to your fantastic selection) some women writers from Japan! Some really interesting tidbits about imperial Japan, court life, and femininity can be found in the likes of:
1. The Pillow Book
2. The Diary of Lady Murasaki
3. The Gossamer Years
Thank you so much! I’m going to be visiting Japan this year so have been looking for some more Japanese literature so this is perfect. I enjoy Natsume Soseki, Mieko Kawakami and Izumi Suzuki, so going to read more of them. I’ve also got In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki on my list!
Loved this piece...✨
It also ignited in me the urge to read more diaries and autofiction...
I’m so glad 🖤
i rly want to connect w other writers esp ones i like their style of and i wld love to be mutuals!!!! and if u wanna read my pieces i can’t wait to read more of urs!!⭐️⭐️❣️