Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings
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Translator: Burton WatsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-04-15
ISBN: 0231105959
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Columbia University Press
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Book Review: An amazing book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very difficult book to describe because it is written almost as a fable, that continually plays on language and the supposed logic of common sense.
It is difficult reading. I had to read it at least twice, and then several passages more times before I could take away meaning from it.
If you enjoy the Tao Te Ching, The Diamond Sutra, Nagarjuna's verses of Emptiness, and other similar buddhist / zen / tao titles, I can say with near certainty that you will greatly enjoy this book.
It is not for everyone. A person without any background buddhism may find this book to be incomprehensible and or a very difficult read.
I enjoyed it thoroughly, and consider it to be among the best books I have ever read.
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