Transcendence and Divine Passion The Queen Mother of the West in Medieval China
Heftet /
1995
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780804725842
Publisert
1995-06-01
Utgiver
Stanford University Press; Stanford University Press
Vekt
367 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
328
Forfatter
'A welcome study in East Asian religions. Using the works of T'ang poets and the early tenth century hagiographical account of the Taoist master Tu Kuang-t'ing, it examines the Queen Mother of the West, the greatest Taoist goddess of the T'ang dynasty ... Through its inscriptions, historical references, poetic excerpts, and pictorial arts, this book provides a penetrating insight into the religion and culture of the T'ang people.' Choice
A Stanford University Press classic.
Drawing on medieval Chinese poetry, fiction, and religious scriptures, this book illuminates the greatest goddess of Taoism and her place in Chinese society.
Introduction 1. The most honored one 2. The primordial ruler, metal mother 3. Singing of white clouds beside the turquoise pond: encounters with legendary rulers and sages 4. Eating the peaches of immortality: emperors and immortals 5. Coming to her court to receive the way: men of the T'ang 6. Her dependents: women of the T'ang Conclusion.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780804725842
Publisert
1995-06-01
Utgiver
Stanford University Press; Stanford University Press
Vekt
367 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
328
Forfatter