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This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context.
With over 90 parallel sayings, readers find fresh understanding and new perspectives here, since the time-honored teachings are presented side by side. The book also shows how these shared truths transcend traditional religious boundaries.
This book is a compliation of Lao Tzu`s most seminal philosophies, translated directly from the ancient Chinese texts by Lionel Giles, prominent Asian Studies scholar, and former assistant at the British Museum.
This illustrated edition is a modern English rendering of the Tao te Ching by one of the best Chinese translators Lioner Giles, who was Keeper of the Department of Oriental Books and Manuscripts at the British Museum.
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The Sayings of Lao Zi: The Silence of the Wise
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This timeless work will appeal to a broad audience of contemporary readers who have come to consider Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching a classic on the art of living.
Lionel's translation of The Sayings of Lieh Tzu was originally published as The Book of Lieh Tzu, or Teachings in Taoism (1912). Individually the works of these Chinese sages are classics.
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