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Books : The Book of Chuang Tzu (Penguin Classics)In association with Amazon.comfrom: Penguin Classics  List Price: $16.00 Amazon.com's Price: $10.88 You Save: $5.12 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 299.514 EAN: 9780140455373 ISBN: 014045537X Label: Penguin Classics Manufacturer: Penguin Classics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: April 06, 2007 Publisher: Penguin Classics Studio: Penguin Classics Sales Rank: 103364 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: A masterpiece of ancient Chinese philosophy, second in influence only to the Tao Te Ching One of the founders of Taoism, Chuang Tzu was firmly opposed to Confucian values of order, control, and hierarchy, believing the perfect state to be one where primal, innate nature rules. Full of profundity as well as tricks, knaves, sages, jokers, unbelievably named people, and uptight Confucians, The Book of Chuang Tzu perceives the Tao—the Way of Nature—not as a term to be explained but as a path to walk. Radical and subversive, employing wit, humor, and shock tactics, The Book of Chuang Tzu offers an intriguing look deep into Chinese culture. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - In the Northern Darkness Lives a Fish Called K'unSince I am not a scholar of classical Chinese, it would be ridiculous for me to express a preference for one translator of Chuang-tzu over any other. I like Burton Watson. I have no complaints about this Penguin: all translations from Ancient Chinese are interpretive, the language was so ambiguous. But Burton Watson was like a voice speaking to you, whereas this is a shade official and anonymous. However, you can only get Watson's complete Chuang-tzu in the big, ugly, expensive hardback. The paperback ... Read More Rating: - Chuang-tzu's the Man!Were I too have one book on that proverbial desert island, this would be it. Chuang-Tzu speaks to my heart like no other both in the content of his "teachings" and in presentation. Experience this and there is nothing more. And this particular translation is both readable and true. Rating: - A new understanding of the WayI am one of those people who discovered Tao with many thanks to Benjamin Hoff. In his book I read about the Chuang Tzu for the first time as well. And now I have it, I cherish this book. It makes Tao alive for me, shows the way through tales that move you, and, maybe very surprising for a book this old, it can still make you laugh. I have not read any of the other translations others mention here, but I know this: as a starter on the way it was a very good read, the poetry of ... Read More Rating: - Five stars aint enough!Fantastic! Chuang Tzu is considered to have been a follower of the Taoist school of thought, influenced by Lao Tzu. However, we know much more about Chuang Tzu. He can be said to fit the classic ideal of a Taoist as a carefree ascetic with a sense of humour living in the forest in harmony with nature. This is certainly the portrayal of him in the book. It is unclear who wrote the work and many authorities consider only the first few chapters as authentic. That's why it's good to ... Read More Rating:  - not the best - but still goodI prefer Burton Watson's translation to Palmer and Breuilly's, especially after reading parts in the Chinese text. But Palmer and Breuilly won't steer U wrong though. No, this is a decent translation of the entire text, which is not a common sight! Only Burton Watson, James Legge, and Victor Mair have put out complete Zhuangzi translations. AC Graham's translation is also quite good. BAO PU- embrace simplicity Browse for similar items by category:
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