Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Edition - Hardcover

Tzu, Lao; Star, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585420999 ISBN 13: 9781585420995

Publisher: Tarcher, 2001

A definitive new translation of the ancient Chinese philosophical work reinterprets the book of wisdom in a volume that explores the multiple meanings of each Chinese character, provides a complete character dictionary, and includes incisive commentary on the Tao and its significance in modern life. 12,500 first printing.

From the Inside Flap:

The TAO-TE-CHING, the ancient Taoist text written by philospher Lao-Tzu in the sixth century B.C., has inspired millions of people from all different backgrounds. This beautiful edition contains Chinese characters alongside the English text and is illustrated with black and white drawings. Commentary from the translators helps to illuminate the ideas discussed in the text so that modern-day readers can fully appreciate the meaning.

About the Author:

Jonathan Star is distinguished for his translations of works from Rumi to the Christian mystics. He is the translator of the celebrated Rumi: In the Arms of the Beloved and other works.

• Publisher: Tarcher
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1585420999
• ISBN 13: 9781585420995
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304