Once Upon a Time There Was Tao Yuanming [Chinese]

By: Tao, Yuan Ming

This book chronicles Tao Yuanming's experiences and psychological journey surrounding his final official appointment. This period of service and subsequent resignation marked a pivotal turning point in Tao Yuanming's life, after which he permanently withdrew from public service to embrace seclusion. The narrative guides readers back into Tao Yuanming's spiritual world and pivotal life decisions through the perspective of a cat. Under the brush of young illustrator Lan Wenxuan, the serene beauty of the countryside unfolds like a scroll painting. Tao Yuanming's character is vividly portrayed, and his family life brims with charm. Through exquisite illustrations and accessible language, this picture book recreates the scholarly spirit of the Wei and Jin dynasties, showcasing how Tao Yuanming, the patriarch of reclusiveness, steadfastly upheld his spiritual ideals.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 7521781856
• ISBN13: 9787521781854
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Zhong Xin Chu Ban Ji Tuan