The Book of Chuang Tzu

Chuang Tzu, Martin Palmer, Martin Palmer

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Penguin Classics
04 January 2007

Religion & beliefs; Taoism; Penguin Black Classics

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The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories, tales, jokes and anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu. One of the great founders of Taoism, Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC and is among the most enjoyable and intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy.

By: Chuang Tzu
Translated by: Martin Palmer, Martin Palmer
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 258g
ISBN: 9780140455373
ISBN 10: 014045537X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 04 January 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Taoist author named Chuang-tzu is estimated to have lived in the fourth century BCE, between 399 and 255 BCE. Martin Palmer is Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture. Currently he is working with the China Taoist Association on a project to protect the main Taoist sacred Mountains of China.