The Book of Tea
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In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony.
One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
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On my edition some fool blurbed on the back: "The Book of Tea is truly an inspired work despite of its criticism of the West." I took the liberty to cross out 'despite' and replace it with 'because'. The sharp wit directed at Western sensibilities/aesthetics/etc. were one of the reasons this was a delightful read. I annotated a lot in here, because I had to look up many things, so I also learned a great deal by reading this.
Description
In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony.
One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
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On my edition some fool blurbed on the back: "The Book of Tea is truly an inspired work despite of its criticism of the West." I took the liberty to cross out 'despite' and replace it with 'because'. The sharp wit directed at Western sensibilities/aesthetics/etc. were one of the reasons this was a delightful read. I annotated a lot in here, because I had to look up many things, so I also learned a great deal by reading this.