A dictionary of Chinese symbols : hidden symbols in Chinese life and thought
Eberhard, Wolfram, 1909-19891986
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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.
Main title:
A dictionary of Chinese symbols : hidden symbols in Chinese life and thought / Wolfram Eberhard ; translated from the German by G.L. Campbell.
Author:
Eberhard, Wolfram, 1909-1989, authorCampbell, G. L., translator
Imprint:
London : Routledge, 1986.
Collation:
332 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780415002288 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
951.00321398.20951951.003
Language:
EnglishGerman
Added title:
BRN:
1355595