{"product_id":"2940170522637","title":"The Nine Cloud Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKorea's most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life amp;mdash; presented in a vivid new translation by PEN\/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Nine Cloud Dream\u003c\/i\u003e poses the question: \u003ci\u003eWill the life we dream of truly make us happy?\u003c\/i\u003e Written in 17th-century Korea, this classic novel's wondrous story begins when a young monk living on a sacred Lotus Peak in China succumbs to the temptation of eight fairy maidens. For doubting his master's Buddhist teachings, the monk is forced to endure a strange punishment: reincarnation as the most ideal of men.\u003c\/p\u003eOn his journey through this new life full of material, martial, and sensual accomplishments beyond his wildest dreams, he encounters the eight fairies in human form, each one furthering his path toward understanding the fleeting value of his good fortune. As his successes grow, he comes closer and closer to finally comprehending the fundamental truths of the Buddha's teachings.\u003cp\u003eLike Hesse's Siddhartha, \u003ci\u003eThe Nine Cloud Dream\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable tale that explores the meaning of a good life and the virtue of living simply with mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47115406278896,"sku":"2940170522637","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170522637_p0.jpg?v=1763711607","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170522637","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}