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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 299
EAN: 9780872207011
ISBN: 0872207013
Label: Hackett Pub Co Inc
Manufacturer: Hackett Pub Co Inc
Number Of Pages: 125
Publication Date: 2003-08
Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Inc
Studio: Hackett Pub Co Inc
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A reprint of the Seven Bridges Press edition of 2002.
Philip 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.
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I realize that Philip Ivanhoe is a respected translator, but this particular translation didn't really resonate with me compared to other translations I've read. Perhaps the fault is mine, but a spiritually-oriented book like this has to be judged from one's own perspective, so I'm sticking with my 3-star rating.
By contrast, looking beyond The Daodejing, I find Deng Ming Dao's books on Taoism to be absolutely wonderful, especially Everyday Tao: Living with Balance and Harmony and 365 ... Read More
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This is a remarkable translation both for its rigor in keeping to the original Classical Chinese text and for the beauty of its prose. I definitely recommend this one for anyone's first taste of the Tao Te Ching.
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This is probably the best and most accessible translation of the Daodejing available. It stays true to the original Chinese text, but is also sensitive to its poetic form. Hall and Ames' text is also excellent, but not useful for those who have only a casual interest in the Daodejing. Highly recommend.
Also, beware of copies of the Daodejing which purport to be "translations" when they are nothing more than re-imaginings (e.g. Ursula le Guin's, Witter Bynner and Stephen Mitchell's). These ... Read More
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The publisher and ISBN number for this book are listed incorrectly. I have sent Amazon several messages attempting to get this corrected but to no avail! My translation of the Daodejing is now published by Hackett Publishing Company. The ISBN number is 0872207021. The previous publisher has no legal right to sell copies of my book. Please see the Hackett web page to order this volume.
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This volume is lovely, and the translation is excellent. I recommend this for both lay and academic readers.
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