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Borel, Henri; Ianson, Meredith (Translator) : Wu Wei. A Phantasy Based on the Philosophy of Lao-Tse

Luzac & Co.; Theosophical Publishing Company, London, England; New York, 1907

Second Edition. Original publisher's dark blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on front. No lettering on spine. 5 1/4" x 7 3/4." Sixty-nine pages, complete. Four additional pages in back advertising other books. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning. Covers are clean and intact except for a few marks and light scratches to front and back and slight bumping to corners and head and tail of spine. Binding is tight. A Very Good, almost Near Fine copy. Henri Borel's interpretation of Laozi's philosophies. Borel clearly notes in the Preface that this book is inspired by Laozi but is not a direct embodiment of Laozi's principles. There are three sections, "Tao," "Art," and "Love." Laozi (romanized as Lao Tzu, Lao-Tse, and in many different ways) was a semi-legendary Chinese philosopher. He is considered by many to be the founder of Taoism. According to traditional accounts, Laozi was born Li Er in the state of Chu during the sixth century BCE, served as a royal archivist for the Zhou Dynasty, met Confucius on one occasion, and wrote his famous classic, Tao Te Ching, before retiring in the wilderness. Henri Borel (1869-1933) was a Dutch author and journalist. He was an ardent enthusiast of Chinese culture and worked in China for some time. It is said that he considered Wu Wei to be his best work. English translation from the original Dutch by Meredith Ianson.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover

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