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Zhuangzi Speaks: The Music of Nature,New
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During a period of political and social upheaval in China, the unconventional insights of the great Daoist Zhuangzi (369?286? B.C.) pointed to a way of living naturally. Inspired by his fascination with the wisdom of this sage, the immensely popular Taiwanese cartoonist Tsai Chih Chung created a bestselling Chinese comic book. Tsai had his cartoon characters enact the key parables of Zhuangzi (pronounced jwawngdz), and he rendered Zhuangzi's most enlightening sayings into modern Chinese. Through Tsai's enthusiasm and skill, the earliest and core parts of the Zhuangzi were thus made accessible to millions of Chinesespeaking people with no other real chance of appreciating this major Daoist text. Translated into English by Brian Bruya, the comic book is now available to a Western audience. The classical Chinese text of the selections of the Zhuangzi is reproduced in the margins throughout. Evoked by the translation and the playful cartoons is the spontaneity that Zhuangzi favors as an attitude toward life: abandon presuppositions, intellectual debates, and ambitions, he suggests, and listen to the 'music of nature.' With the writings attributed to Laozi, the Zhuangzi contributed to an alternative philosophical ideal that matched Confucianism in its impact on Chinese culture. Over the centuries this classical Daoism influenced many aspects of Chinese life, including painting, literature, and the martial arts. It had a particularly strong effect on Chan Buddhism (Japanese Zen). For this book, Donald Munro has written an afterword that places Daoism and the Zhuangzi in historical and cultural context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Zhuangzi Speaks: The Music of Nature'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the teachings of Zhuangzi, a Daoist philosopher, emphasizing a natural way of living and the spontaneity that comes from aligning oneself with the 'music of nature'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is illustrated and adapted by Taiwanese cartoonist Tsai Chih Chung, with the English translation provided by Brian Bruya.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: 'Zhuangzi Speaks: The Music of Nature' is available in a paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: Is the classical Chinese text included in this book? A: Yes, the classical Chinese text of the selections from Zhuangzi is reproduced in the margins throughout the book.
- Q: When was 'Zhuangzi Speaks: The Music of Nature' published? A: The book was published on July 13, 1992.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Daoist philosophy and the key parables of Zhuangzi, presented in a modern and engaging format through cartoons.
- Q: Does this book include any additional context or commentary? A: Yes, the book includes an afterword by Donald Munro that places Daoism and the teachings of Zhuangzi in a historical and cultural context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Daoism? A: Absolutely, the book is designed to make the core concepts of Zhuangzi accessible to readers with little prior knowledge of Daoism.
- Q: What age group is this book intended for? A: The book is suitable for a wide range of age groups, including young adults and older readers interested in philosophy, culture, and art.