Pursuit of “Emptiness” in Taoism and Seeking “Harmony” in Meditation: On the Taoist Thought in Paul Claudel’s Works
Journal of Foreign Languages and Cultures June 28, 2026 Yang Yang
Paul Claudel was a famous French poet and playwright of the late 19th and the 20th centuries. He served as the French diplomat in China for 15 years. His living experiences in China marked his literary and poetic thoughts with a distinct Oriental imprint. Claudel admired Taoist philosophy, which not only influenced his outlook on life, but also penetrated into his poetry and dramatic creation....