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Category : Confucianism
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
The Sacred Books of China
Author: The Sacred Books of China Pt. 1 (SBE Vol. 3)
Author: F. Max MullerPublisher: Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN: 8120801040
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
The Chinese Classics
Author: James LeggeThe Shu King
Author: ConfuciusThe Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East
Author: Charles Francis HornePublisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The Three Kingdoms, Volume 3: Welcome The Tiger
Author: Luo GuanzhongPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146291439X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
This exciting new translation of the Chinese classic is designed to delight modern readers. The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population was killed or driven from their homes. readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history. Part myth, part reality, The Three Kingdoms is considered the most significant work in classic Chinese literature. Many Chinese people view it not only as a work of art but also as a moral guide to success in life and business. Foreigners often read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivated their troops and enhanced their influence while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them. Complete with footnotes and a detailed character list, this readable new edition is sure to thrill today's readers from all over the world. Full of dramatic twists and turns, this third volume offers an exciting conclusion to the tale of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.
Pilgrims and Sacred Sites in China
Author: Susan NaquinPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520075672
Category : Buddhist pilgrims and pilgrimages
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Until now, China has been scarcely represented in the burgeoning comparative literature on pilgrimage. This volume remedies that omission, discussing the interaction between pilgrims and sacred sites from the tenth century to the present. From the perspectives of literature, art, history, religion, politics, and anthropology, the essays focus on China's most famous pilgrimage mountains as well as lesser known sites.
The Shi King, the Old "Poetry Classic" of the Chinese
Author: William JenningsPublisher:
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Category : Chinese poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Orientalia
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Category : Middle Eastern philology
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
China's Sacred Sites
Author: Shun-xun NanPublisher: Himalayan Institute Press
ISBN: 9780893892623
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The ancient Chinese developed building techniques that are astounding in their ability to match nature and endure for centuries. China's Sacred Sites presents a vision of architecture as a harmonious interaction of human culture and the natural world. Over 300 color photos and architectural drawings document some of the most remarkable achievements of mountainscape feng shui. The wisdom of these ancient builders is particularly relevant today as sustainable building practices and green design take architecture in new directions.