Way and Its Power Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought

Name: Way and Its Power Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought
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ISBN: 9780802150851

ISBN-10: 0802150853

ISBN-13: 9780802150851

Edition: N/A

Authors: Arthur Waley, Lao Tzu

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Arthur Waley's brilliant and definitive translation of one of the foremost of all mystical books, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, has become a modern classic in its own right. Unlike previous translations, it is founded not on the medieval commentaries but on a close study of all the early Chinese literature, and it provides a singular example of authoritative scholarship skillfully blended with brilliant, precise writing. In his introduction, Dr. Waley gives an extensive scholarly account of Chinese thought down to the end of the third century B.C. Here, the author presents a full picture of Chinese prehistory, early philosophy, and literature, showing the original, lofty conception of Taoism…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/20/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 262
Size: 5.38" wide x 8.25" long x 0.73" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Arthur Waley (1889-1966) is highly regarded for his many translations of Chinese & Japanese literature.