| Hermitage Among the Clouds: An Historical Novel of Fourteenth Century Vietnam Contributor(s): Nhat Hanh, Thich (Author), Thi Hop, Nguyen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0938077562 ISBN-13: 9780938077565 Publisher: Parallax Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2001 Annotation: Filled with clarity and wisdom, this inspiring novel tells of Tran Nhan Tong, 13th king of what is now North Vietnam, who abdicated his throne to become a Buddhist monk, and of his daughter, Princess Amazing Jewel who, with her father, was committed to the simple beauty of a spiritual life, and to practicing peace--even in the midst of suffering and war. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Christian - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 93030730 |
| Series: Historical Novel of Fourteenth Century Vietnam |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.99" W x 8.96" (0.58 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hermitage Among the Clouds tells the story of the fourteenth century Princess Amazing Jewel, the daughter of one of Vietnam's greatest historical Zen master kings. This beautifully written story expreses the suffering caused by war and conflict, the transformative potential of a commitment to practicing peace and building reconciliation, and the simple beauty of a spiritual life. Thich Nhat Hanh gives us a window into Vietnam's past and at the same time, offers compelling insights about contemporary Southeast Asia and the world. |