The Art of Writing: Teachings of the Chinese Masters

by Tony Barnstone

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The ancient Chinese regarded the written word as a transformative force able to move heaven and earth and unite the reader with the source of all things, the Tao. The power of writing, especially poetry, is celebrated here in short texts that present both practical instruction and spiritual insight:

- Lu Ji's essay in verse, "The Art of Writing," reveals the inner process every writer must go through in preparing for the creative act.
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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:157062092X

ISBN13:9781570620928

Release Date:June 1996

Publisher:Shambhala

Length:108 Pages

Weight:3.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 5.0" x 7.2"

Related Subjects

Chinese Creativity Language Arts Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Philosophy Poetry Politics & Social Sciences Self Help Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology Writing Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

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