01957cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500190014726400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800300038352010990041353400450151265300380155785600430159599900170163838947UtSlPG20260610133906.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aVischer, Melchior,d1895-197514aDer Teemeister 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-02-21  aProduced by Jens Sadowski  a"Der Teemeister" by Melchior Vischer is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of spirituality, art, and the essence of life through the lens of the Japanese tea ceremony. The book combines philosophical reflections with a narrative centered around the character of Rikyu, a renowned tea master, emphasizing the cultural significance of tea and its connection to various aspects of existence.  The story unfolds as Rikyu navigates complex relationships with powerful figures, including the Taiko, a ruler who challenges his philosophy and way of life. Throughout the book, we witness a blend of intense emotion and metaphysical dialogue as Rikyu faces existential threats while striving to protect the delicate balance of beauty and tradition embodied in his cherished tea bowl. The novel culminates in a poignant reflection on life, death, and the transcendence of art, as Rikyu’s fate intertwines with the fate of the tea that he lovingly prepares, symbolizing the profound connection between the mundane and the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGerman literature -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38947  c79786d79786