The Eight Immortals of Taoism
Author | : Man-Ho Kwok |
Publisher | : Plume |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105035119929 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Eight Immortals of Taoism written by Man-Ho Kwok and published by Plume. This book was released on 1990 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 28 legends and fables featuring the Eight Immortals--an illuminating study of popular Chinese religious beliefs with special appeal for readers of the Tao Te Ching and Joseph Campbell's works on myth. To this day, the Eight Immortals are among the most popular figures in Chinese art, and their cult has affected every aspect of Chinese culture. Line drawings throughout.