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Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China
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| Authors and Contributors |
Translated by Eva Wong
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:208 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 150 |
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| Category/Genre | Taoism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781590301760
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| Classifications | Dewey:299.51413 |
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| Illustrations |
29 LINE DRAWINGS
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Shambhala Publications Inc
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| Imprint |
Shambhala Publications Inc
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| Publication Date |
26 October 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
History and legend are interwoven in this folk novel that both entertains and instructs. Written by an unknown author, Seven Taoist Masters is the story of six men and one woman who overcome tremendous hardships on the journey to self-mastery. These characters and their teacher, Wang Ch'ung-yang, are all historical figures who lived in the Southern Sung (1127-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties.
Author Biography
Eva Wong is an independent scholar and practitioner of the Taoist arts of the Pre-Celestial Way and Complete Reality lineages. She has written and translated many books on Taoism and related topics, including Taoism: An Essential Guide, Cultivating Stillness, A Master Course in Feng-shui. Nourishing the Essence of Life, and Seven Taoist Masters.
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