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Men of the Cliffs and Caves: The Development of the Chinese Eremitic Tradition to the End of the Han Dynasty

Men of the Cliffs and Caves: The Development of the Chinese Eremitic Tradition to the End of the Han Dynasty

Men of the Cliffs and Caves: The Development of the Chinese Eremitic Tradition to the End of the Han Dynasty
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Some of the greatest philosophers, poets and painters of China were famous as hermits in their day and reclusive ideals touched many aspects of social and political life. This study investigates how eremitism began in China and how it developed in the period to A.D. 220.

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Published January 1, 1990
ISBN 2135158
Aat Emile Vervoorn
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Aat Emile Vervoorn

After spending years working in the corporate world, Aat Emile Vervoorn finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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