Tao Te Ching

A New English Version

by Stephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu

On Sale: 09/05/2006

Tao Te Ching

A New English Version

by Stephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu

On Sale: 09/05/2006

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About the Book

The bestselling, widely acclaimed translation from Stephen Mitchell

"Mitchell's rendition of the Tao Te Ching comes as close to being definitive for our time as any I can imagine. It embodies the virtues its translator credits to the Chinese original: a gemlike lucidity that is radiant with humor, grace, largeheartedness, and deep wisdom." — Huston Smith, author of The Religions of Man

In eighty-one 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.

Critical Praise

"Mitchell's rendition of the Tao Te Ching comes as close to being definitive for our time as any I can imagine. It embodies the virtues its translator credits to the Chinese original: a gemlike lucidity that is radiant with humor, grace, largeheartedness, and deep wisdom." — Huston Smith, author of The Religions of Man

"Beautiful and accessible; the English, as 'fluid as melting ice,' is a joy to read throughout." — The New Republic

"I read the Stephen Mitchell translation of the Tao Te Ching in one sitting, three times. It is stunning, so lovely. It is a treasure." — Louise Erdrich

"Mitchell's great talent is to communicate with the profound simplicity utterly appropriate for this task. The obscure has been made transparent and available." — Common Boundary

“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

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780061142666
  • ISBN 10: 0061142662
  • Imprint: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
  • On Sale: 09/05/2006
  • Pages: 144
  • List Price:21.00 CAD
  • BISAC1 : POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Inspirational & Religious
  • BISAC2 : PHILOSOPHY / Eastern
  • BISAC3 : RELIGION / Taoism (see also PHILOSOPHY / Taoist)

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