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Author: Lai Ke Hong
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: "Liezi" is a renowned classic in the history of ancient Chinese thought and culture, belonging to the works of various schools of thought. It is a book of wisdom that can enlighten people's minds, provide inspiration, and bestow knowledge. "Liezi" is a compilation of works by Liezi, his disciples, and later scholars. The book consists of eight chapters and one hundred forty chapters, composed of philosophical prose, fables, mythical stories, and historical stories. Primarily, it expresses subtle philosophy through fable form. There are a total of 102 mythical and fable stories. For example, the "Yellow Emperor" chapter has nineteen, the "King Mu of Zhou" chapter has eleven, and the "Explanatory Symbols" chapter has thirty. These mythical and fable stories, along with the philosophical prose, shine with the brilliance of wisdom. Each chapter of "Liezi," regardless of length, is self-contained, with its own theme, reflecting wisdom and philosophy. They are easy to understand and highly engaging. As long as we read each chapter carefully and reflect deeply, we can gain enlightenment. It is entirely comparable to the ancient Greek "Aesop's Fables."