A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual-philosophical classic of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching—from a legendary literary icon Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching, we are treated to Le Guin’s unique take on Taoist philosophy’s founding classic. Le Guin presents Lao Tzu’s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation and including extensive personal commentary throughout, she offers an unparalleled window into the text’s awe-inspiring, immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world. Jargon-free but still faithful to the poetic beauty of the original work, Le Guin’s unique translation is sure to be welcomed by longtime readers of the Tao Te Ching as well as those discovering the text for the first time.
Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching
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Author: Le Guin, Ursula K.
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781611807240
Details:
Author: Le Guin, Ursula K.
Brand: Shambhala
Color: Silver
Edition: Reissue
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 136
Release Date: 14-05-2019
Part Number: 9781611807240
Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781611807240
