Zhuangzi's Annotations and Explanations

Author: Guo Xiang
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Publish Date: 1998-07-01
Features: Taoism is a native religion of China, with an extremely rich body of literature. The Zhuangzi, also known as the Nanhuazhenjing, is one of its most important works. The commentary by Guo Xiang from the Jin Dynasty focuses on the meaning and principles of Zhuangzi's thought, offering significant elaborations and gaining widespread popularity. The annotations by Cheng Xuanying from the Tang Dynasty emphasize the examination and explanation of historical facts, personages, place names, and the pronunciation and meanings of words in the Zhuangzi, along with sentence-by-sentence interpretations. These annotations are more detailed and comprehensive than Guo Xiang's. This book combines the essence of both Guo Xiang and Cheng Xuanying, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the true meaning of Taoism.