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Dao De Jing

By Laozi
Series: World Literature in Translation
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The Dao De Jing is a foundational text of Chinese philosophy, containing enigmatic verses that explore profound themes such as politics, cosmology, ethics, and aesthetics. Written between the sixth and fourth centuries B.C., it continues to inspire a diverse range of readers with its philosophical richness and literary beauty. This edition offers a new translation accompanied by extensive commentary that clarifies its historical and philosophical contexts, connecting ancient wisdom to contemporary concerns.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in philosophy, spirituality, Chinese culture, and classical literature, as well as scholars seeking a well-annotated edition of a seminal Daoist text.

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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. It shows how the Dao De Jing addresses topics of relevance to our own times, such as politics, statecraft, cosmology, aesthetics, and ethics.

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Moss Roberts's translation is praised for its careful attention to the text's history and terminology, ensuring a thoughtful and accurate rendering that respects the original's nuance. Reading Religion commends the translator for avoiding careless use of names, titles, and terms, enhancing readers' understanding of this influential work.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520305571

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Moss Roberts
  • Commentaries by Moss Roberts

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 232

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Laozi Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: World Literature in Translation

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.

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