Description
The Dao De Jing is one of the richest, most suggestive, and most popular works of philosophy and literature. Composed in China between the sixth and fourth centuries B.C., its enigmatic verses have inspired artists, philosophers, poets, religious thinkers, and general readers past and present. This new translation captures the beauty and nuance of the original work. In addition, the extensive and accessible commentary by Moss Roberts sheds light on the work's historical and philosophical contexts and shows how the Dao De Jing addresses topics of relevance to our own times, such as politics, statecraft, cosmology, aesthetics, and ethics.
About the Author
Moss Roberts is Professor of Chinese at New York University. He has translated the classic novel Three Kingdoms, published by UC Press in both unabridged and abridged editions. He is also the editor and translator of Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies.
Reviews
"Roberts should be commended for paying close attention to the history of the text and the names, titles, and terms that are often used too carelessly." * Reading Religion *
Book Information
ISBN 9780520305571
Author Laozi
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 227g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 18mm
About the Author
Moss Roberts is Professor of Chinese at New York University. He has translated the classic novel Three Kingdoms, published by UC Press in both unabridged and abridged editions. He is also the editor and translator of Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies.
Reviews
"Roberts should be commended for paying close attention to the history of the text and the names, titles, and terms that are often used too carelessly." * Reading Religion *
Book Information
ISBN 9780520305571
Author Laozi
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 227g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 18mm
