Author: Hermann Hesse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : German fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
"The story of a pilgrimage which apparently fails"--Cover.
The Journey to the East
Author: Hermann Hesse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : German fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
"The story of a pilgrimage which apparently fails"--Cover.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : German fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
"The story of a pilgrimage which apparently fails"--Cover.
Journey to the East
Author: Le Corbusier
Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Shares the influential architect's account of a 1911 trip through central and eastern Europe and includes sketches he made along the way.
Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Shares the influential architect's account of a 1911 trip through central and eastern Europe and includes sketches he made along the way.
Journey to the East
Author: Liam Matthew BROCKEY
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674028813
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
It was one of the great encounters of world history: highly educated European priests confronting Chinese culture for the first time in the modern era. This “journey to the East” is explored by Brockey as he retraces the path of the Jesuit missionaries who sailed from Portugal to China.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674028813
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
It was one of the great encounters of world history: highly educated European priests confronting Chinese culture for the first time in the modern era. This “journey to the East” is explored by Brockey as he retraces the path of the Jesuit missionaries who sailed from Portugal to China.
Journey to the West
Author: Wu Cheng'en
Publisher: Lebooks Editora
ISBN: 6558946017
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Journey to the West is a seminal work that delves into themes of spiritual growth, perseverance, and the interplay between divine intervention and human agency. Written by Wu Cheng'en, this classic novel weaves mythology, philosophy, and humor to narrate the adventures of a Buddhist monk, Tang Sanzang, and his three disciples — Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), and Sha Wujing (Sandy). Together, they embark on a journey to retrieve sacred scriptures, confronting internal and external obstacles that test their resolve and character. Since its publication, Journey to the West has been celebrated for its rich symbolism and intricate storytelling. The novel's exploration of redemption, teamwork, and self-mastery has resonated across cultures, inspiring adaptations in various media, including operas, films, and television series. Sun Wukong, in particular, has become an enduring figure, representing rebellion, cleverness, and transformation in the face of adversity. The novel's timeless appeal lies in its ability to blend spiritual teachings with an engaging narrative. By portraying the struggles and growth of its characters, Journey to the West offers profound reflections on the human condition, making it a cornerstone of Chinese literature and a source of inspiration for audiences worldwide.
Publisher: Lebooks Editora
ISBN: 6558946017
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Journey to the West is a seminal work that delves into themes of spiritual growth, perseverance, and the interplay between divine intervention and human agency. Written by Wu Cheng'en, this classic novel weaves mythology, philosophy, and humor to narrate the adventures of a Buddhist monk, Tang Sanzang, and his three disciples — Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), and Sha Wujing (Sandy). Together, they embark on a journey to retrieve sacred scriptures, confronting internal and external obstacles that test their resolve and character. Since its publication, Journey to the West has been celebrated for its rich symbolism and intricate storytelling. The novel's exploration of redemption, teamwork, and self-mastery has resonated across cultures, inspiring adaptations in various media, including operas, films, and television series. Sun Wukong, in particular, has become an enduring figure, representing rebellion, cleverness, and transformation in the face of adversity. The novel's timeless appeal lies in its ability to blend spiritual teachings with an engaging narrative. By portraying the struggles and growth of its characters, Journey to the West offers profound reflections on the human condition, making it a cornerstone of Chinese literature and a source of inspiration for audiences worldwide.
Journey to the East
Author: Baird Thomas Spalding
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781439252772
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Baird Spalding's description on travel to the Far East offered the Western world innovative resolutions that conceptually yet conventionally transcend spiritual and intellectual knowledge paradigm.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781439252772
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Baird Spalding's description on travel to the Far East offered the Western world innovative resolutions that conceptually yet conventionally transcend spiritual and intellectual knowledge paradigm.
A Journey to the East
Author: Gui Li
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472113545
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A record of China's first officially sanctioned eyewitness account of people and places around the world
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472113545
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A record of China's first officially sanctioned eyewitness account of people and places around the world
On the Trail of Buddha
Author: Deepankar Aron
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389136494
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
- Exploring the ancient Indian connection to the Occident - Discovering the unity in diversity of cultures connected by the 2,000 miles of the Silk Road and separated by 2,000 years of history - A unique spiritual sojourn into China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Mongolia On the Trail of Buddha - A Journey to the East is a unique sojourn in search of the richness, depth, and breadth of the spiritual, philosophical, and cultural linkages that bind India to the East Asia civilizations of China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. From the wandering monks of Asia to the temples and monasteries they visited; from the statues and frescoes in grottoes and temples to those in the museums; from the emperors who embraced Buddhism to the relics of Buddha spread far and wide; from the diverse ethnicities of the people to their common gods and goddesses - the book touches upon the entire gamut of the East-Asian culture and its deep-rooted linkages with the Indian civilization, which will be an eye-opener for many.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389136494
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
- Exploring the ancient Indian connection to the Occident - Discovering the unity in diversity of cultures connected by the 2,000 miles of the Silk Road and separated by 2,000 years of history - A unique spiritual sojourn into China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Mongolia On the Trail of Buddha - A Journey to the East is a unique sojourn in search of the richness, depth, and breadth of the spiritual, philosophical, and cultural linkages that bind India to the East Asia civilizations of China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. From the wandering monks of Asia to the temples and monasteries they visited; from the statues and frescoes in grottoes and temples to those in the museums; from the emperors who embraced Buddhism to the relics of Buddha spread far and wide; from the diverse ethnicities of the people to their common gods and goddesses - the book touches upon the entire gamut of the East-Asian culture and its deep-rooted linkages with the Indian civilization, which will be an eye-opener for many.
Year of the Golden Dragon
Author: Bonita L. Sauder
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550504282
Category : Adventure and adventurers / Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ryan and Alex, Chinese-Canadian brothers whose parents died in a mysterious fire, visit Hong Kong during the year of the golden dragon, and discover they have a mystical connection with a girl whose mother has magical healing powers.
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550504282
Category : Adventure and adventurers / Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ryan and Alex, Chinese-Canadian brothers whose parents died in a mysterious fire, visit Hong Kong during the year of the golden dragon, and discover they have a mystical connection with a girl whose mother has magical healing powers.
World of Our Fathers
Author: Irving Howe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780883658826
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
A new 30th Anniversary paperback edition of an award-winning classic. Winner of the National Book Award, 1976 World of Our Fathers traces the story of Eastern Europe's Jews to America over four decades. Beginning in the 1880s, it offers a rich portrayal of the East European Jewish experience in New York, and shows how the immigrant generation tried to maintain their Yiddish culture while becoming American. It is essential reading for those interested in understanding why these forebears to many of today's American Jews made the decision to leave their homelands, the challenges these new Jewish Americans faced, and how they experienced every aspect of immigrant life in the early part of the twentieth century. This invaluable contribution to Jewish literature and culture is now back in print in a new paperback edition, which includes a new foreword by noted author and literary critic Morris Dickstein.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780883658826
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
A new 30th Anniversary paperback edition of an award-winning classic. Winner of the National Book Award, 1976 World of Our Fathers traces the story of Eastern Europe's Jews to America over four decades. Beginning in the 1880s, it offers a rich portrayal of the East European Jewish experience in New York, and shows how the immigrant generation tried to maintain their Yiddish culture while becoming American. It is essential reading for those interested in understanding why these forebears to many of today's American Jews made the decision to leave their homelands, the challenges these new Jewish Americans faced, and how they experienced every aspect of immigrant life in the early part of the twentieth century. This invaluable contribution to Jewish literature and culture is now back in print in a new paperback edition, which includes a new foreword by noted author and literary critic Morris Dickstein.
Journey to Oblivion
Author: Peter Stenberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Through works of literature, traces the separate but parallel extinction of Yiddish-speaking and German-speaking communities in eastern Europe in the 20th century, and how the linguistically related languages were used to portray the unraveling of the known world. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Through works of literature, traces the separate but parallel extinction of Yiddish-speaking and German-speaking communities in eastern Europe in the 20th century, and how the linguistically related languages were used to portray the unraveling of the known world. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR