Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu, John H. Macdonald

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Arcturus
15 January 2025

Taoism; Sacred texts

Series: Ancient Wisdom Library

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, Tao Te Ching, beautifully illustrated in full colour with traditional Chinese artwork.

The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of eastern philosophy. Best translated as the classic of the way and its power (or virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.

This illustrated hardback edition features exquisite Chinese images in full-colour that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and its subtle guidance on how to live well.

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By: Lao Tzu
Translated by: John H. Macdonald
Imprint: Arcturus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 525g
ISBN: 9781398839922
ISBN 10: 1398839922
Series: Ancient Wisdom Library
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

It seems likely that the Tao Te Ching dates from the Warring States period of Chinese history (480-222BC) and that it is a collection of ancient Taoist sayings rather than the work of one man. Originally, this text was known as the Lao Tzu, which means 'Old Man'. Translator John H. Macdonald studied several different versions of the Tao Te Ching in an attempt to find consensus between them and determine the literal meaning of the original.