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Le Te de Piglet

Le Te de Piglet

Children's BooksPhilosophy
Pages
230
Published
2001
Language
French

Synopsis

In 'The Te of Piglet,' Benjamin Hoff uses the beloved character of Piglet from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories to introduce readers to the principles of Taoism. Through Piglet's gentle nature and simple wisdom, the book explores how one can find peace and understanding in everyday life. It's a charming and insightful look at ancient philosophy through a familiar lens.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

WhimsicalThought-ProvokingInformativeLighthearted
Mentor Figure

Genres

Children's Books Philosophy

About the author

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Benjamin Hoff

Benjamin Hoff (born November 11, 1946, in Portland, Oregon) is an American author best known for The Tao of Pooh (1982) and its sequel The Te of Piglet (1992), which use A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh characters to explain principles of Taoism. He holds a B.A. in Asian art and culture from The Evergreen State College (1973) and has worked as a tree pruner, antiques restorer, photojournalist, and musician. His 1986 book The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow, a biography of nature writer Opal Wh...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Le Te de Piglet a standalone book?

    This book is a companion to Benjamin Hoff's earlier work, The Tao of Pooh, and explores similar philosophical themes through a different character's perspective. While it can be read independently, readers familiar with the first book may find a deeper appreciation for the nuances presented.

  • What makes this book different from The Tao of Pooh?

    While both books use A.A. Milne's characters to explain Taoist principles, The Te of Piglet focuses on the concept of Te, or virtue, and how Piglet embodies qualities like humility and inner strength. It offers a more specific exploration of these virtues compared to the broader introduction to Taoism in The Tao of Pooh.