Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching

<b>A rich poetic and socially relevant version of the great spiritual-philosophical classic of Taoism the</b> <i><b>Tao Te Ching</b></i><b>&#151;from a legendary literary icon</b><br><br> Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in <i>Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching</i> we are treated to Le Guin&#146;s unique take on Taoist philosophy&#146;s founding classic.<br> &#160;<br> Le Guin presents Lao Tzu&#146;s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation and including extensive personal commentary throughout she offers an unparalleled window into the text&#146;s awe-inspiring immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world.<br> &#160;<br> Jargon-free but still faithful to the poetic beauty of the original work Le Guin&#146;s unique translation is sure to be welcomed by longtime readers of the <i>Tao Te Ching</i> as well as those discovering the text for the first time.