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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK

ISBN-100711236496

ISBN-139780711236493

eBay Product ID (ePID)203604124

Product Key Features

Book TitleTao Te Ching

Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTaoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Taoist

Publication Year2015

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Philosophy

AuthorLao Tzu

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight5.5 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal299.514

SynopsisNewly illustrated throughout with classical Japanese art. Stephen Mitchell's translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) has sold over half a million copies worldwide. In this edition, Mitchell's text is set against ancient Chinese paintings selected by Asian art expert, Dr Stephen Little. 'What is rooted is easy to nourish What is recent is easy to correct' Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way ) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's acclaimed translation is accompanied by ancient Chinese paintings that beautifully reflect Lao Tzu's timeless words., 'What is rooted is easy to nourish What is recent is easy to correct' Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's acclaimed translation is accompanied by ancient Chinese paintings that beautifully reflect Lao Tzu's timeless words. An illustrated edition of one of the most widely translated texts in the world. Features the best of classical Chinese painting A modern, accessible translation which reflects the poetry of Lao Tzu's words. 'Beautiful and accessible; the English, as 'fluid as melting ice, ' is a joy to read throughout' The New Republic. '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., Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe., 'What is rooted is easy to nourish What is recent is easy to correct' Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's acclaimed translation is accompanied by ancient Chinese paintings that beautifully reflect Lao Tzu's timeless words. An illustrated edition of one of the most widely translated texts in the world. Features the best of classical Chinese painting A modern, accessible translation which reflects the poetry of Lao Tzu's words. 'Beautiful and accessible; the English, as 'fluid as melting ice,' is a joy to read throughout' The New Republic. '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.

LC Classification NumberBL1900.L26