Tao Te Ching (Illustrated Journey)

by Lao-Tzu

Other authorsStephen Mitchell (Translator), Stephen Little (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1999

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Available

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Publication

Frances Lincoln (1999), 96 pages

Description

In 81 brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao-the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to contemporary culture.

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ISBN

0711212783 / 9780711212787

Library's review

'Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it. If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it.' Stephen Mitchell's translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) has sold over half a
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million copies worldwide. In this stunningly beautiful edition of the fundamental modern Taoist philosophy text, Mitchell's words are set against ancient Chinese paintings selected by Asian art expert, Dr Stephen Little.
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Rating

(2118 ratings; 4.2)

Pages

96
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