The Liezi (Chinese: 列子; pinyin: Lièzĭ; Wade-Giles: Lieh Tzu; literally “[Book of] Master Lie”) is a Daoist text attributed to Lie Yukou, a circa 5th century BCE Hundred Schools of Thought philosopher, but Chinese and Western scholars believe it was compiled around the 4th century CE.
During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, the Liezi was designated a Daoist classic, completing the trilogy with the more famous Daodejing and Zhuangzi.
The Liezi is generally considered to be the most practical of the major Daoist works, compared to the philosophical writings of Laozi and the poetic narrative of Zhuangzi. Although the Liezi has not been extensively published in the West, some passages are well known.
The book explores a number of classic Taoist themes, such as the relativity of all knowledge, the ideals of simplicity and effortless spontaneity, and the importance of calmly accepting death.
Other Audiobook
Audiobook: Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offences
This is Mark Twain’s vicious and amusing review of Fenimore Cooper’s literary art. It is
Audiobook: Amphitryon
“The history of Amphitryon and Alcmene, or rather the myth of the birth of Hercules,
Audiobook: Dracula (version 3)
Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story
Audiobook: Winnie-the-Pooh (Version 2)
A charming collection of 10 relaxing tales, come along into the Forest as Winnie-the-Pooh tries
Audiobook: Nuoren Wertherin kärsimykset
Nuoren Wertherin kärsimykset (saks. Die Leiden des jungen Werthers, 1774) on Johann Wolfgang von Goethen
Audiobook: Favole di Jean de La Fontaine: Libro 11
Nei 12 volumi delle “Favole” (1669 – 1693) Jean de La Fontaine rinnovò la tradizione
Audiobook: Anzac Book
A collection of prose, poetry, jokes, special orders, et cetera written by the Australian and
Audiobook: Ὕμνοι ἤτοι προοίμια (Homeric Hymns)
Οἱ Ὁμηρικοὶ Ὕμνοι ἐντάσσονται στὰ πλαίσια τῶν ἐργασιῶν πού ξεκίνησα ἐδῶ καὶ μερικὰ χρόνια στὴν
Audiobook: Don Juan
Don Juan (Spanish), Don Giovanni (Italian) is a legendary, fictional libertine. Although the various iterations
Audiobook: Bible Passages Collection 002
LibriVox recording of Bible Passages Collection 002 with selections from the American Standard Version; King
Audiobook: As a Man Thinketh
Allen’s books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although
Audiobook: Roaring Girl
The Roaring Girl is a rip-roaring Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker