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Tao Te Ching - by Stephen Mitchell & Lao Tzu (Paperback)

Name: Tao Te Ching - by Stephen Mitchell & Lao Tzu (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
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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.
Author(s): Stephen Mitchell & Lao Tzu
144 Pages
Religion, Taoism

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About the Book

In a widely praised translation, Stephen Mitchell provides an accessible understanding of a classic guide for living, now in an attractive, pocket-size trim designed to fit in a purse, briefcase, backpack, or pocket. "The English, as 'fluid as meling ice, ' is a joy to read throughout".--New Republic.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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

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

"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

"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

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 5.0 Inches (H) x 3.5 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .12 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Religion

Sub-Genre: Taoism

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Format: Paperback

Author: Stephen Mitchell & Lao Tzu

Language: English

Street Date: October 27, 1992

TCIN: 11394635

UPC: 9780060812454

Item Number (DPCI): 248-01-4653

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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