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Daodejing - by Laozi & Hans-Georg Moeller (Paperback)

Name: Daodejing - by Laozi & Hans-Georg Moeller (Paperback)
Brand: Open Court
SKU: 1013514414
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This translation presents Daoism's basic text in highly readable contemporary English.
Author(s): Laozi & Hans-Georg Moeller
192 Pages
Religion, Taoism

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About the Book

This translation presents Daoism's basic text in highly readable contemporary English. Incorporating the latest scholarship in the field (including the most recent discoveries of ancient manuscripts in the 1970s and '90s), the book explains "Daodejing"'s often cryptic verses in a clear and concise way. The introduction interprets the "Daodejing"'s poetic imagery in the context of ancient Chinese symbolism, and a brief philosophical analysis accompanies each of the 81 translated chapters of the Daodejing.

Book Synopsis

This translation presents Daoism's basic text in highly readable contemporary English. Incorporating the latest scholarship in the field (including the most recent discoveries of ancient manuscripts in the 1970s and '90s), the book explains Daodejing's often cryptic verses in a clear and concise way. The introduction interprets the Daodejing's poetic imagery in the context of ancient Chinese symbolism, and a brief philosophical analysis accompanies each of the 81 translated chapters of the Daodejing.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.93 Inches (H) x 6.35 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)

Weight: .69 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Religion

Sub-Genre: Taoism

Publisher: Open Court

Format: Paperback

Author: Laozi & Hans-Georg Moeller

Language: English

Street Date: May 28, 2007

TCIN: 1013514414

UPC: 9780812696257

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-1694

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.69 pounds

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