Book Description

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.

Synopsis:

This unique edition of the Tao Te Ching features: - the first comprehensive verbatim translation of the entire text of the Tao Te Ching; - literal character definitions that allow the reader to create his or her own interpretation; - a concordance section that enables the reader to track the different ways a single character is used throughout the work; - grammatical and interpretive notes on individual terms and verses, - a unique commentary on the first verse, which represents a complete spiritual teaching in itself; and- a literary translation of the Tao Te Ching that can be read on its own or compared with the verbatim translation.

About Author

Leon Wieger originally translated the TAO-TE-CHING from Chinese to French in 1913. Derek Bryce has now translated the French into English with a great consideration for both the original Chinese text and the unique insights of Wieger's work.

Book Dimension :

length: (cm)21.7 　　　 　　　　　 　 width:(cm)14.7