A book of apercus, i.e., brief comments or references that makes an entertaining or illuminating point, framed around the Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon, a book apparently famous for its lists. An illustrative example:
Disheartening
Honorable mention.
Spider veins.
Wet socks.
A half-hearted massage.
No coin for a fountain.
Fine dining at the mall.
Passport pictures.
Petting zoos.
A jukebox full of jazz.
Recommended.
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