1. 'Daoist Master Changchun's Journey to the West' Review: On the Road.
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Platt, Stephen R.
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ENGLISH poetry , *MANNERS & customs - Abstract
"Daoist Master Changchun's Journey to the West" is a newly translated travel narrative from China that recounts the journey of Daoist master Qiu Chuji, also known as Master Changchun, to the court of Mongol ruler Genghis Khan in the 13th century. The book, part of the Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature series by Oxford University Press, aims to make premodern Chinese literature accessible to everyday readers. The narrative provides insights into geography, agriculture, social customs, and the worldview of a Daoist faithful, while also highlighting the power dynamics between the master and the ruler. The book sheds light on the enduring influence of Daoism and its impact on Chinese history. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024