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Men of Cliffs and Caves

Men of Cliffs and Caves The Development of the Chinese Eremitics Tradition to the End of the Han Dynasty

Hardback (31 Dec 1990)

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Some of the greatest philosophers, poets and painters of China were famous as hermits in their day and reclusive ideals touched many aspects of social and political life. This study investigates how eremitism began in China and how it developed in the period to A.D. 220.

Book information

ISBN: 9789622014152
Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Imprint: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 356
Weight: 648g
Height: 234mm
Width: 163mm
Spine width: 26mm