Tao Te Ching (Illustrated Edition)

A definitive version of the Chinese classic. This new translation recaptures the flow, power, and serenity of the original writings. Here, the Tao Te Ching's 80 chapters of wise sayings and commentaries on the self and our relation to society are sumptuously illustrated with contemporary works of art and are viewed not only individually but as part of a unifying pattern. Text in both English and Chinese includes background on Lao Tzu, the recognized author of the Tao Te Ching, and a brief history of Taoism.