The Daodejing of LaoziPhilip J. Ivanhoe's richly annotated translation of this classic work is accompanied by his engaging interpretation and commentary, a lucid introduction, and a Language Appendix that compares eight classic translations of the opening passage of the work and invites the reader to consider the principles upon which each was rendered. |
Contents
Book Two | 39 |
Notes to Translation | 85 |
Language Appendix | 101 |
II Eight English Translations | 102 |
III LinebyLine Romanization Translation and Explanation of Each Interpretation | 106 |
| 115 | |
Selected Bibliography | 117 |
| 119 | |
About the Translator | 126 |
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