Dictionary of Chinese Symbols

Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought

Wolfram Eberhard author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:17th Dec '15

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This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.
`An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

`A readable, authoritative and affordable work.' - Malcolm Taggart, Reference Reviews

ISBN: 9781138138179

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

336 pages