Name: tao te ching
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Author: Stephen Mitchell
ISBN: 9780061142666

Type

Physical Book

Author

Lao Tzu

Stephen Mitchell

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Language

English

Pages

144

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.1 x 13.2 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.11 kg.

ISBN

0061142662

ISBN13

9780061142666

Synopsis "tao te ching"

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 ManIn 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.

Stephen Mitchell

(Author)

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Stephen Mitchell is an American writer, translator, and poet noted for his ability to adapt classic texts into accessible, contemporary language. Throughout his career, he has worked in genres such as poetry, philosophy, and spirituality. One of his most famous works is Loving What Is (2002), co-written with Byron Katie, a book that explores self-awareness and personal acceptance.

Mitchell is also recognized for his translations of fundamental texts like the Tao Te Ching (1988) and the Book of Job (1987), which have been praised for their poetic sensitivity and fidelity to the original spirit. His work combines literary depth and clarity, bringing readers closer to texts of great spiritual and philosophical relevance.

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