"If you don't scale the mountain, you cannot view the plain"This luxurious silkbound, slipcased collection provides more than 250 proverbs drawn from ancient Chinese culture, accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full-color
Providing insights on subjects as varied as morality, manners, prudence, government, business and family, these enlightening words of wisdom are sure to give you new perspectives and help you better live your life. The poetic language and elegant structure of these proverbs make them a delight to read and listen to. Inside you will find the Chinese characters, the pinyin romanization and the English translation for each proverb to immerse you in the culture that created these wonderful sayings. It also includes an introduction by William Scarborough on the history and traditions behind these proverbs. This deluxe hardback edition features a striking, gold-embossed cover design and full-color illustrations making a perfect gift or collectible for any lover of timeless wisdom.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:139882061X
ISBN13:9781398820616
Release Date:November 2022
Publisher:Sirius Entertainment
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.6"
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Format: Hardcover
Condition: New
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