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In "Taoist Teachings From the Book of Lieh Tzŭ," Lie Yukou delivers an eloquent translation and interpretation of this foundational Taoist text, which is attributed to the philosopher Liezi. This book intricately weaves together parables and philosophical reflections that emphasize spontaneity, the relativity of concepts, and the exploration of the nature of the Dao (the Way). Written in a lyrical style reminiscent of classical Chinese prose, Yukou captures the rich metaphors and profound wisdom of the original teachings, allowing modern readers to appreciate the depth of Taoist philosophy within its historical context. Lie Yukou, a dedicated scholar of Taoist texts, draws from a deep well ...
Profiles in Canadian Literature is a wide-ranging series of essays on Canadian authors. Each profile acquaints the reader with the writer’s work, providing insight into themes, techniques, and special characteristics, as well as a chronology of the author’s life. Finally, there is a bibliography of primary works and criticism that suggests avenues for further study. "I know of no better introduction to these writers, and the studies in question are full of basic information not readily obtainable elsewhere." -U of T Quarterly
A rich and passionate biography of a language and the dream of world harmony it sought to realize. In 1887, Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof, a Polish Jew, had the idea of putting an end to tribalism by creating a universal language, one that would be equally accessible to everyone in the world. The result was Esperanto, a utopian scheme full of the brilliance, craziness, and grandiosity that characterize all such messianic visions. In this first full history of a constructed language, poet and scholar Esther Schor traces the life of Esperanto. She follows the path from its invention by Zamenhof, through its turn-of-the-century golden age as the great hope of embattled cosmopolites, to its suppressio...
Author's journey from Vancouver to Alaska and Yukon.
From its inception in 1885, the Alaska School Service was charged with the assimilation of Alaskan Native children into mainstream American values and ways of life. Working in the missions and schools along the Yukon River were George E. Boulter and Alice Green, his future wife. Boulter, a Londoner originally drawn to the Klondike, had begun teaching in 1905 and by 1910 had been promoted to superintendent of schools for the Upper Yukon District. In 1907, Green left a comfortable family life in New Orleans to answer the “call to serve” in the Episcopal mission boarding schools for Native children at Anvik and Nenana, where she occupied the position of government teacher. As school superin...
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