The Book of Tea
eBook - ePub

The Book of Tea

  1. 52 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Book of Tea

About this book

The Book of Tea (1906) is a book-length essay by Okakura Kakuz?. Connected to the author's overall project of celebrating Japanese culture and emphasizing the role of the East in creating the modern world, The Book of Tea is considered a classic work on the subject. His description of chad?, or teaism, remains incredibly influential in England and around the Western world. "[Teaism] insulates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order. It is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life." Part philosophy, part history, The Book of Tea explores the role of tea in shaping the arts and culture of Japan, China, and the world. Beginning with an investigation of the historical uses of tea, Okakura reflects on the specific techniques of tea brewing, the connections between tea and religion, and the interconnection of tea and the creative arts. Informative and meditative, The Book of Tea is an essential work for tea drinkers everywhere. This edition of Okakura Kakuz?'s The Book of Tea is a classic of Japanese literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. I. The Cup of Humanity
  6. II. The Schools of Tea
  7. III. Taoism and Zennism
  8. IV. The Tea-Room
  9. V. Art Appreciation
  10. VI. Flowers
  11. VII. Tea-Masters
  12. A Note About the Author
  13. A Note from the Publisher