The Book Of Chuang Tzu (Arkana S.) - Softcover

Breuilly, Elizabeth; Palmer, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140194886 ISBN 13: 9780140194883

Publisher: Penguin, 1996

Synopsis

A Chinese classic, the "Chuang Tzu" was written sometime in the 14th century BC, and consists of original teachings, stories, tales and jokes told by Master Chuang, as well as others which have coalesced round his name. It is considered second only to the "Tao Te Ching", but the two books coundn't be more different. Where the "Tao Te Ching" is distant and proverbial in style, the "Chuang Tze" buzzes with life and with insights, often with considerable humour behind them. "Chuang Tzu"'s development of what later became known as Taoism lies in his advocacy of change as fundamental to life, and of the desire to cling on to things as being the basic problem of suffering and fustration. His writing combines wisdom and wit, and does not present a case so much as engage in argument and debate with the reader.

About this title

About the Author:

Martin Palmer is Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture (ICOREC) and Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC). His previous translations include The Book of Chuang Tzu and The Most Venerable Book (both Penguin Classics), The Dao de Jing and The I Ching.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0140194886
• ISBN 13: 9780140194883
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352