Tao Te Ching - Hardcover

Tzu, Lao

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1613827784 ISBN 13: 9781613827789

Publisher: Simon & Brown, 2012

Synopsis

One of the most influential books in Chinese literature, the Tao Te Ching, which literally means “The Classic of the Way and Its Power or Virtue,” remains one of the most-frequently translated and widely-read books in the world. Believed to have been written by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu in the sixth century B.C.E., this small book consists of eighty-one chapters. It is a fundamental text in philosophical and religious Taoism, reminding its reader that a virtuous life is a life lived in harmony with the basic force of nature—the Tao. This book is a republication of the 1891 printing by the Clarendon Press, Oxford, England.

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"I have read many translations of this ancient text but Mitchell's is by far the best."--James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces

I have read many translations of this ancient text but Mitchell s is by far the best. --James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces"

About the Author:

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu is considered to be the founder of Taoism. According to legend, he was an imperial archivist for the ruling Chou Dynasty for many years. When he retired, he set out for the northwestern border of China, disillusioned that men were unwilling to follow the path of goodness. When he reached the border, a guard recognized him and refused to let Lao Tzu leave until he wrote down his teachings. These teachings became the Tao Te Ching, which is considered one of the most influential books in Chinese literature and remains one of the most-frequently translated and widely-read books in the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Brown
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1613827784
• ISBN 13: 9781613827789
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 92