Published by Lithograph Publishing Company, 1995
Seller: Burnt Biscuit Books, NEWNAN, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Clean text.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, Berkeley, 2008
ISBN 10: 0520252942 ISBN 13: 9780520252943
Seller: zenosbooks, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
hardcover. Condition: Very Good in Dustjacket. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Berkeley. 2008. University of California Press. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 9780520252943. 3 b/w photographs. 312 pages. hardcover. keywords: Asia China Taoism Dreams World Literature. DESCRIPTION - Dreams have been taken seriously in China for at least three millennia. Wandering Spirits is a translation and study of the most comprehensive work on dream culture in traditional China - Lofty Principles of Dream Interpretation (Mengzhan yizhi), compiled in 1562 by Chen Shiyuan and periodically reprinted up to the modern era. The best introduction to the diversity of ideas held by the educated class about dreams, this unique treatise compiles various theories, Chen's own comments concerning the nature of dreams and their role in waking life, and almost seven hundred examples assembled from a wide range of literary sources. This annotated translation is accompanied by a full-length introduction that surveys the evolution of Chinese dream culture and the role of Chen Shiyuan and his encyclopedia. inventory #35919.
Language: English
Published by Univ of California Pr, 2018
ISBN 10: 0520298519 ISBN 13: 9780520298514
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 313 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.
Language: English
Published by Dumbarton Oaks Pub Service, 2016
ISBN 10: 0884024091 ISBN 13: 9780884024095
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 299 pages. 10.75x10.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0520085809 ISBN 13: 9780520085800
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Condition: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1989 1st edition with colour and B&W illustrations; spine and cover uncreased; spine area faded but lettering unaffected; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG paperback.
Language: English
Published by Univ of California Pr, 2018
ISBN 10: 0520298519 ISBN 13: 9780520298514
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 313 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.