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Four Huts

Asian Writings on the Simple Life

Asian Writings on the Simple Life

By Burton Watson

By Burton Watson

Illustrated by Stephen Addiss
Translated by Burton Watson

Illustrated by Stephen Addiss
Translated by Burton Watson

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Part of Shambhala Pocket Library

Paperback $12.95

Dec 11, 2018 | ISBN 9781611806410

Paperback $18.95

Jul 16, 2002 | ISBN 9781570629464

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    About Four Huts

    This beloved Eastern classic on living simply and in harmony with nature is back as part of the new Shambhala Pocket Library series.

    The short works collected in Four Huts give voice to one of the most treasured aesthetic and spiritual ideals of Asia—that of a simple life lived in a simple dwelling. The texts were written between the ninth and the seventeenth centuries and convey each author’s underlying sense of the world and what is to be valued in it. Four Huts presents original translations by Burton Watson—one of the most respected translators of Chinese and Japanese literature. The qualities that emerge from these writings are an awareness of impermanence, love of nature, fondness for poetry and music, and an appreciation of the quiet life. Four Huts features eleven brush paintings by renowned artist Stephen Addiss.

    About Four Huts

    The short works collected in Four Huts give voice to one of the most treasured aesthetic and spiritual ideals of Asia—that of a simple life lived in a simple dwelling. The texts were written between the ninth and the seventeenth centuries and convey each author’s underlying sense of the world and what is to be valued in it. Four Huts presents original translations by Burton Watson—one of the most respected translators of Chinese and Japanese literature. The qualities that emerge from these writings are an awareness of impermanence, love of nature, fondness for poetry and music, and an appreciation of the quiet life. Four Huts features eleven brush paintings by artist Stephen Addiss.

    About Burton Watson

    Burton Watson (1925–2017) taught Chinese and Japanese literature at Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto universities. He translated many books from Chinese and Japanese, and was one of the most well-known and respected translators in his field. He received the Gold Medal… More about Burton Watson

    About Stephen Addiss

    Stephen Addiss, PhD, is Professor of Art at the University of Richmond in Virginia. A scholar-artist, he has exhibited his ink paintings and calligraphy in Asia, Europe, and the United States. He is also the author or coauthor of more… More about Stephen Addiss

    Product Details

    Category: Philosophy | Essays & Literary Collections

    Paperback | $12.95
    Published by Shambhala
    Dec 11, 2018 | 104 Pages | 4-1/4 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9781611806410

    Category: Philosophy | Essays & Literary Collections

    Paperback | $18.95
    Published by Shambhala
    Jul 16, 2002 | 112 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 | ISBN 9781570629464

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