Deftly introduced and enriched by the remarkable ink paintings of Stephen Addiss, this new translation of Tao Te Ching captures the terse and enigmatic beauty of the ancient original while resisting the tendency toward interpretive paraphrase found in many other editions. Along with the translation of the complete work, Lombardo and Addiss provide the reader with a measure of interaction with the

Lao-tzu's Tao te Ching is the classic manual of the art of living. In 81 brief chapters, the book looks at the basic predicaments posed by being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. The Book of the Way is about wisdom in action.

The Tao Te Ching is one of the widely read Asian classics. This title offers some background on the Tao Te Ching and explains the historical context in which it was written. It also allows readers to interact with the text and experience for themselves the nuanced art of translating.

In 1913, orientalist Leon Wieger translated the Tao-Te-Ching into French. For this edition Derek Bryce translated Wieger's French text into English. It offers commitment to both the original Chinese philosophies and Wieger's insights, as well as traditional commentaries.

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