Heaven is Round, Earth is Square: An Anthology of Go Culture Essays

Author: He Yunbo
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: What is Go? Go is competition, a game, an art, and a charming "wooden fox." Black and white on paper, a book that carries memories, an epiphany of life, or perhaps just a way of life. Heaven is round, earth is square, and humans dwell in between. There is so much to say about Go, and so much to say about life. This "Selected Essays on Go Culture" provides a stage for heroes of the past and present to discuss the art of Go. Here, there are ancient discussions on the principles of Go, accounts of Go games, various Go players and events from the 20th century, insights from diverse individuals about Go, dialogues, and soliloquies. With voices echoing, Go gains countless dimensions and rich colors. "To observe the 19 lines of Go is better than reading 21 histories." Chinese Go culture has a long and profound history. By the desk, by the bedside, flipping through this small book, you can listen to the gentle words of ancient and modern Go players and scholars. Perhaps you will often discover something, find some insight: "How many meanings are hidden, known without words between two hearts," truly a boundless charm, a delightful joy.