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The Book of Tea

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The book of tea has it all. History, allegory, intrigue, suspense, conflict, culture, morality, a fantastic ending, and importantly, tea.

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This 1906 guide to the beauty of the tea ceremony is both a paean to the art of simplicity, and a wry critique of the West's view of Japan. 'Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.' In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

Author Biography:

Kazuko Okakura (1862-1913). The Book of Tea is available in Penguin Classics.
Release date NZ
March 3rd, 2016
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
128
Dimensions
111x161x10
ISBN-13
9780241251355
Product ID
23962703

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