Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought (Routledge Dictionaries)

Wolfram Eberhard

ISBN 10: 0415002281 / ISBN 13: 9780415002288

Verlag: Routledge, 1986

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0003580225

Inhaltsangabe:

This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Wolfram Eberhard is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkley.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden ...
Verlag: Routledge
Erscheinungsdatum: 1986
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good