- Paperback: 107 pages
- Publisher: Vintage Books; Vintage Books ed edition (1 Dec 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679724346
- ISBN-13: 978-0679724346
- Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.4 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #33 in Books > History > Religious History > Taoism
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For nearly two generations, Gia-fu Feng and Jane English's translation of the Tao Te Ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have revised and refreshed the translation so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, taking into account changes in our own language and eliminating any lingering infelicities. They have retained the simple clarity of the original rendering of a sometimes seemingly obtuse spiritual text, a clarity that has made this version a classic in itself, selling over a million copies.
Written most probably in the sixth century B.C. by Lao Tsu, this esoteric but infintely practical book has been translated into English more frequently than any other work except the Bible. Gia-fu Feng and Jane English's superb translation—the most accessible and authoritative modern English translation—offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu's teaching immediate and alive. This edition includes an introduction and notes by the well-known writer and scholar of philosophy and comparative religion, Jacob Needleman.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Please be aware that this paperback version is the text only and does not include any of Jane English's beautiful black and white photographs. It is only 107 pages and not 144 as stated on Amazon. Its a nice pocket size travel companion but unfortunately it's not all that I was expecting. I wish I didn't have to be so negative about such an influencial and enlightening text, however the description of this edition of the book is not complete on Amazon and I wish other potential buyers to be aware before they buy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just to clarify things, the 25th-anniversary paperback edition does indeed contain the pictures and art work. oh! and are they moving. IMO adding to the text - no easy task! the photographer sought in her own words to, 'create photographs that teetered on the boundary between being and non-being' and their effect is profound.
I have looked at quite a few translations over the years and before this purchase. for me this is the best I have seen, not too scholarly, not overly poetic and interpreted; crisp and arresting at all levels. I have, at times, found that one line can be all I needed to read.
I don't think that you will be dissappointed.
I have looked at quite a few translations over the years and before this purchase. for me this is the best I have seen, not too scholarly, not overly poetic and interpreted; crisp and arresting at all levels. I have, at times, found that one line can be all I needed to read.
I don't think that you will be dissappointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With the Chinese language a direct word for word comparison is not always possible.I feel that this translation is the best that I have seen of the Tao-Te-Ching
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Beautiful
An excellent translation, in a beautiful jacket, however, I recommend you purchase the translation by 'Stephen Mitchell' before having a go at this one.
Published 7 months ago by jon de bolt
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Published 15 months ago by Thomas Gerard
nice translation
i wouldn't dare to criticise this book - god would probably strike me dead for such presumption. but this is a nice translation (though i know no chinese, so am not really... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Bethany M. Hunt
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