The wisdom of China / edited by Lin Yutang
1949, First Edition. London : Michael Joseph. Limited and numbered edition, of which this is no. 61. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #478589
Physical description: 516 p. ; 22 cm. Contents: Introduction -- Chinese mysticism -- Chinese democracy -- The middle way -- Chinese poetry -- Sketches of Chinese life -- Chinese wit and wisdom -- The pronunciation of Chinese names -- Table of Chinese dynasties. Subjects: English literature Translations from Chinese. Philosophy, Chinese. Confucianism China.
Price: €195.00