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Title: O culto do chá
Note: Reading ease score: 32.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "O culto do chá" by Wenceslau de Moraes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultural significance and ceremonial aspects of tea in Japan, reflecting on its origins, preparation, and the rich traditions surrounding its consumption. It delves deeply into the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of the tea ceremony, known as "chá-no-yu," and how this practice interweaves with Japanese social life and values. The narrative introduces readers to the history of tea in Japan, tracing its journey from China and its establishment as a cherished beverage among Japanese people. Moraes paints a vivid picture of the tea cultivation process, highlighting the care and artistry involved in both its production and ceremonial serving. The book also tells poignant stories, like that of O-Hana and Naotarô, two lovers caught in a web of family obligations, ultimately leading to their tragic end. Through these accounts, Moraes captures the essence of Japanese culture, the beauty found in Tea's simplicity, and the profound emotional connections that it fosters between individuals and their social fabric. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moraes, Wenceslau de, 1854-1929
EBook No.: 37879
Published: Oct 29, 2011
Downloads: 101
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Tea
Subject: Japanese tea ceremony
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: O culto do chá
Note: Reading ease score: 32.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Rita Farinha (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the Almamater
(Univeridade de Coimbra / Coimbra University) at
http:
//http://almamater.uc.pt
Summary: "O culto do chá" by Wenceslau de Moraes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultural significance and ceremonial aspects of tea in Japan, reflecting on its origins, preparation, and the rich traditions surrounding its consumption. It delves deeply into the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of the tea ceremony, known as "chá-no-yu," and how this practice interweaves with Japanese social life and values. The narrative introduces readers to the history of tea in Japan, tracing its journey from China and its establishment as a cherished beverage among Japanese people. Moraes paints a vivid picture of the tea cultivation process, highlighting the care and artistry involved in both its production and ceremonial serving. The book also tells poignant stories, like that of O-Hana and Naotarô, two lovers caught in a web of family obligations, ultimately leading to their tragic end. Through these accounts, Moraes captures the essence of Japanese culture, the beauty found in Tea's simplicity, and the profound emotional connections that it fosters between individuals and their social fabric. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moraes, Wenceslau de, 1854-1929
EBook No.: 37879
Published: Oct 29, 2011
Downloads: 101
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Tea
Subject: Japanese tea ceremony
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.