• Laws Divine and Human (Chinese-English Edition): Laozi‘s Tao Te Ching Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Laws Divine and Human (Chinese-English Edition): Laozi‘s Tao Te Ching Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Laws Divine and Human (Chinese-English Edition): Laozi‘s Tao Te Ching Translated by Xu Yuanchong
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Laws Divine and Human (Chinese-English Edition): Laozi‘s Tao Te Ching Translated by Xu Yuanchong

Laws Divine and Human (Chinese-English Edition): Laozi‘s Tao Te Ching Translated by Xu Yuanchong

The Complete 81 Chapters in Chinese and English, Translated by Xu Yuanchong, Winner of the Aurora Borealis Prize — A Bilingual Classic for Reading and Keeping
This book gives you the full text of the Tao Te Ching—all 81 chapters—in Chinese and in English translation by Xu Yuanchong, one of China‘s most celebrated literary translators. The English comes first, the Chinese follows, so you can read it straight through in either language or compare them side by side. The Tao Te Ching is a short book—about 5,000 characters—but it has shaped Chinese thought for more than two thousand years, with ideas about how to live, how to lead, and how to let things take their natural course. If you want to read Laozi’s complete classic in a clear, respected English translation, with the original Chinese alongside it—rather than a scholarly commentary or a partial selection—this is it.
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About This Book:
Laws Divine and Human is the English title for the Tao-Te-Ching (道德经), a foundational text of Chinese philosophy and religion. Written by the ancient sage Lao Tzu, this classic work consists of 81 short chapters that explore the core concepts of Daoism: the ineffable “Way” (Dao) that governs the universe, and the power of “Virtue” (Te) that comes from living in harmony with it-2-6.

This volume is part of the prestigious Classical Chinese Poetry and Prose series. It presents the original Chinese text alongside the masterful English translation by Xu Yuanchong, a Peking University professor who is globally renowned as the only expert to translate Chinese poetry into both English and French rhyme. In 2014, Xu became the first Asian recipient of the Aurora Borealis Prize for Outstanding Literary Translation, the highest honor from the International Federation of Translators-4-7.

Key Features:

  • Authoritative Translation: The wisdom of Lao Tzu is rendered into elegant, readable English by a world-class translator, making it accessible to Western readers while retaining its poetic depth-4.

  • Bilingual Format: The side-by-side Chinese-English layout is perfect for language learners, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the original text-10.

  • Cultural Significance: According to UNESCO statistics, the Tao-Te-Ching is the most translated cultural classic in the world after the Bible-2-6.

  • High-Quality Edition: This hardcover book is a beautiful addition to any personal library, offering a gateway to understanding Chinese culture and ancient wisdom

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