Wisdom of China and India (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Lin Yutang
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: With both feet planted in Eastern and Western cultures, he ponders the universe's literary works. Lin Yutang's literary talent and mastery of both Chinese and English make this book unique in perspective and broad in scope. Another strength of this book is its appeal to both scholars and general readers. This is because the original text delves into the most essential and profound aspects of Indian and Chinese cultures, making it a valuable resource for researchers to study and reference. At the same time, the book also selects many materials related to the national psychology, literary imagination, and daily lives of these two ancient peoples, making it suitable for general readers to enjoy during leisure time. This actually aligns with Lin Yutang's consistent style in how he lives, works, and writes. To facilitate reading for general readers, based on the annotations of the original text, the translator has also added supplementary notes to help readers understand the more challenging parts of the text.