02326cam a22003133u 4500 61289 UtSlPG 20260610134419.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DS Borel, Henri, 1869-1933 Wijsheid en Schoonheid uit China Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-01 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Wijsheid en Schoonheid uit China" by Henri Borel is a reflective work blending travel narrative and ethnography, likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores Chinese culture and aesthetics through the author’s personal experiences and observations made during his time in China, celebrating its beauty and wisdom. It contrasts the author's Western perceptions with his appreciation for Chinese customs, artistry, and philosophy. At the start of the work, Borel shares his initial love for China, describing the breathtaking landscapes and the elegance of its people, which he finds deeply soothing compared to Western bourgeois culture. He expresses admiration for the aesthetic sense of the Chinese, noting their reverent treatment of aesthetic objects and their graceful demeanor. The narrative unfolds with vivid imagery of the land and its inhabitants, illustrating Borel's enchantment with the culture's profound simplicity and wisdom. He reflects on poignant encounters that reveal the Chinese people's relationship with beauty, nature, and even death, setting up a deeper exploration of their cultural values and societal norms throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified China -- Social life and customs Theater -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61289 102115 102115