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A Dictionary of Chinese Symbols

by Wolfram Eberhard

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ISBN13: 9780415002288
ISBN10: 0415002281
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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 custom and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.

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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 custom and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.

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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

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ISBN:
9780415002288
Subtitle:
Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought
Author:
Eberhard, Wolfram
Author:
Eberhard Wolfra
Publisher:
Routledge
Location:
London ;
Subject:
General
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
China
Subject:
Asia - China
Subject:
Symbolism
Subject:
Symbolism in art
Subject:
Medicine, Chinese Traditional.
Subject:
Symbolism in art -- China -- Dictionaries.
Copyright:
c198
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 329-332.
Series Volume:
lem #2
Publication Date:
July 1988
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
850x546x100 94
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