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"Pillow" is a landmark masterpiece in the history of Japanese literature, a literary miracle book that has been passed down for thousands of years. Written around 1000 AD, it was the first of Japanese essay literature, and together with The Tale of Genji, it is the "twin gems of Heian period literature". "Pillow" can clearly and directly lead readers to understand the delicacy and beauty of Japanese literature, as well as the aesthetic taste in Japanese culture. The book has a total of 305 paragraphs, divided into three major contents: clustering, diary and reflections.

"Pillow Grass", "Hojo Chronicles" and "Turancao" are considered as "Japan's Three Great Essays", and "The Tale of Genji" are combined as "Twin Jewels of Heian Literature", setting the precedent for Japanese essay literature. Seishonagon wrote down his experiences and experiences in the palace of the empress in the form of essays, including royal life, relationships between men and women, life experiences, mountains, rivers, flowers and plants, etc., All written in a sensitive and elegant way, which is fascinating and is recognized by Japanese academic circles as a model of essay literature. The works involve geographical features, vegetation, flowers and birds, inner emotions, and life interests, reflecting the author's delicate observation and aesthetic taste. Chen Dewen's translation is published for the first time in China.