The Floods Of Autumn

By Chuang-Tze

Book Overview

The Floods Of Autumn is a book written by Chuang-Tze, a Chinese philosopher who lived during the fourth century BCE. The book is a collection of stories and parables that explore the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.The stories in the book are often humorous and satirical, and they use animals and other natural phenomena to illustrate philosophical concepts. For example, one story tells of a fish who is caught in a net and taken to a market, where he sees other fish being sold and realizes that he is not alone in the world. This story is used to illustrate the idea that we are all connected and that our actions have consequences for others.Other stories in the book explore the nature of knowledge, the importance of humility, and the dangers of ambition and greed. One story tells of a man who becomes obsessed with becoming immortal and spends his entire life searching for the elixir of life, only to realize too late that the true secret to immortality is living a life of virtue and wisdom.Overall, The Floods Of Autumn is a thought-provoking and entertaining book that offers insights into the human condition and the nature of the universe. It is a classic of Chinese literature and philosophy, and it continues to inspire readers around the world today.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval China, by Chuang-Tze . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610009X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425328709
• ISBN13: 9781425328702
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"