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Richard E Strassberg

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Richard E. Strassberg is a scholar of Chinese literature, best known in this catalogue for Wandering Spirits: Chen Shiyuan's Encyclopedia of Dreams, published by University of California Press in editions from 2008 and 2022. The book is a translation and study of Chen Shiyuan's Ming-dynasty compendium on dream interpretation, Lofty Principles of Dream Interpretation, situating it within roughly three millennia of Chinese thinking about dreams. Strassberg's contribution is academic rather than popular: he supplies both the translated primary text and scholarly framing on dream culture, symbolism, and interpretive practice in traditional China. His work belongs to the university-press end of the catalogue, useful to readers with a serious interest in Chinese intellectual history, sinology, or the comparative study of dream traditions, rather than to readers seeking a practical dream dictionary.

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Wandering Spirits: Chen Shiyuan's Encyclopedia of Dreams If you're drawn to ancient esoteric traditions, the history of mind-body-spirit practices, or the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, this book is for you. Open the book → Wandering Spirits: Chen Shiyuan's Encyclopedia of Dreams If you're fascinated by the intersection of ancient wisdom and the subconscious mind, or a scholar of East Asian spiritual traditions, this essential volume offers unparalleled… Open the book →

💬 What our editors say about Richard E Strassberg's books

“This volume is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the esoteric arts of the Far East, particularly through the lens of imperial China. Richard E. Strassberg meticulously unveils Chen Shiyuan's *Lofty Principles…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Wandering Spirits: Chen Shiyuan's Encyclopedia of Dreams

“This scholarly examination is a rigorous academic achievement, offering a masterful translation of Chen Shiyuan’s encyclopedic compendium. However, it is not suited for casual readers seeking quick, actionable dream dictionaries…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Wandering Spirits: Chen Shiyuan's Encyclopedia of Dreams

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