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Tao Te Ching: Text Only Edition
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The Most Accessible And Authoritative Modern English Translation Of This Esoteric But Infinitely Practical Bestselling Book.No One Has Done Better In Conveying Lao Tsu'S Simple And Laconic Style Of Writing, So As To Produce An English Version Almost As Suggestive Of The Many Meanings Intended. Alan Wattsfor Nearly Two Generations, Giafu Feng And Jane English'S Bestselling Translation Of The Tao Te Ching Has Been The Standard For Those Seeking Access To The Wisdom Of Taoist Thought. Now Jane English And Her Longtime Editor, Toinette Lippe, Have Revised And Refreshed The Translation So That It More Faithfully Reflects The Classical Chinese In Which It Was First Written, Taking Into Account Changes In Our Own Language And Eliminating Any Lingering Infelicities. They Have Retained The Simple Clarity Of The Original Rendering Of A Sometimes Seemingly Obtuse Spiritual Text, A Clarity That Has Made This Version A Classic In Itself, Selling Over A Million Copies.Written Most Probably In The Sixth Century B.C. By Lao Tsu, This Esoteric But Infintely Practical Book Has Been Translated Into English More Frequently Than Any Other Work Except The Bible. Giafu Feng And Jane English'S Superb Translation Offers The Essence Of Each Word And Makes Lao Tsu'S Teaching Immediate And Alive. This Edition Includes An Introduction And Notes By The Wellknown Writer And Scholar Of Philosophy And Comparative Religion, Jacob Needleman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Tao Te Ching: Text Only Edition? A: The main focus of the Tao Te Ching: Text Only Edition is to convey the wisdom of Taoist thought through a modern English translation of Lao Tzu's teachings.
- Q: Who are the authors of this translation? A: The translation is by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English, with revisions by Jane English and editor Toinette Lippe.
- Q: How does this edition differ from previous translations? A: This edition has been revised to more faithfully reflect the Classical Chinese text and has updated language for clarity, while maintaining the essence of the original teachings.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a new translation that emphasizes clarity, an introduction, and notes by philosopher Jacob Needleman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The Tao Te Ching: Text Only Edition was published on August 28, 1989.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Taoist philosophy? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be accessible and is often recommended for those new to Taoist philosophy.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition contains 107 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this edition be used for academic study? A: Yes, the revised translation and accompanying notes make it suitable for academic study of Taoist philosophy.