Minor classic of the Orient. Perhaps the most entertaining, most charming explanation and interpretation of traditional Japanese culture in terms of the tea ceremony. Introduction, notes by E. F. Bleiler. "Provocative and entertaining, this edition is particularly pleasing in format." — Guide to Asia Paperbacks.
Information
Publisher:
Courier Corporation
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
100
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780486200705
Publish year:
2000
Publish date:
Feb. 1, 2000
Kakuzo Okakura
Kakuzo Okakura (1862-1913) was a Japanese scholar and author best known for his seminal work "The Book of Tea." His writing style was poetic and philosophical, exploring themes of aesthetics, spirituality, and cultural identity. Okakura's key contribution to literature was his promotion of Japanese art and culture to a Western audience.