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Title: The Book of Chuang Tzu by Chuang-Tzu, Elizabeth Breuilly, Chang Wai Ming, Jay Ramsay, Martin Palmer ISBN: 0-14-019488-6 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.56 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Five stars aint enough!
Comment: Fantastic!
Chuang Tzu is considered to have been a follower of the Taoist school of thought, influenced by Lao Tzu. However, we know much more about Chuang Tzu. He can be said to fit the classic ideal of a Taoist as a carefree ascetic with a sense of humour living in the forest in harmony with nature. This is certainly the portrayal of him in the book.
It is unclear who wrote the work and many authorities consider only the first few chapters as authentic. That's why it's good to get a translation that covers all the chapters as from reading them it's possible to get the feeling that even if are were a forgery, they are a worthwhile, beautiful forgery.
There are some footnotes but the book itself is large sections of narrative/prose/poetry that requires little external explanation. The translation probably leans towards poetic paraphrase over precise equality which I think is good for classic texts. The illustrations are great and really enhance the value of the book as a coherent whole.
A book of moving, funny, sad, chaotic, intuitive parables, stories, allegories and anecdotes that feel like they're speaking to you directly from over 2000 years ago.
Rating: 4
Summary: not the best - but still good
Comment: I prefer Burton Watson's translation to Palmer and Breuilly's, especially after reading parts in the Chinese text. But Palmer and Breuilly won't steer U wrong though. No, this is a decent translation of the entire text, which is not a common sight! Only Burton Watson, James Legge, and Victor Mair have put out complete Zhuangzi translations. AC Graham's translation is also quite good.
BAO PU-
embrace simplicity
Rating: 2
Summary: Not good for a beginner
Comment: I got this book because I was interested in learning more about Tao -- my only experience had been the Tao of Pooh. This is probably a good book if you know about Tao and the philosophy behind it, but as a newcomer, it wasn't interesting or educational.
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Title: Lieh-Tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living by Eva Wong ISBN: 1570628998 Publisher: Shambhala Publications Pub. Date: 11 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu, Gia-Fu Feng, Jane English ISBN: 0679776192 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 March, 1997 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Book of Lieh-Tzu by A.C. Graham ISBN: 0231072376 Publisher: Columbia University Press Pub. Date: 15 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: Way of Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton ISBN: 0811201031 Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: 01 June, 1969 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Mencius by Mencius, D.C. Lau ISBN: 0140442286 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1970 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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