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In 1993, archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient bamboo scrolls that contained the earliest known version of theDao de jing. Composed more than two thousand years ago, this life-changing document offers a regimen of self-cultivation to attain personal excellence and revitalize moral behavior. Now in this luminous new translation, renowned China scholars Roger T. Ames and David L. Hall bring the timeless wisdom of theDao de jinginto our contemporary world.
In this elegant volume, Ames and Hall feature the original Chinese texts of theDao de jingand translate them into crisp, chiseled English that reads like poetry. Each of the eighty-one brief chapters is followed by clear, thought-provoking commentary exploring the layers of meaning in the text. This new version of one of the world’s most influential documents will stand as both a compelling introduction to Daoist thought and as the classic modern English translation.
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In this elegant volume, Ames and Hall feature the original Chinese texts of theDao de jingand translate them into crisp, chiseled English that reads like poetry. Each of the eighty-one brief chapters is followed by clear, thought-provoking commentary exploring the layers of meaning in the text. This new version of one of the world’s most influential documents will stand as both a compelling introduction to Daoist thought and as the classic modern English translation.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
| ISBN-13 | 9780345444158 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0345444159 |
| Weight | 1.08 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 1.00 x 9.75 In |
| List Price | $23.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Pages | 256 pages |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Published On | 2003-01-01 |
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