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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, translated by D. C. Lau
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NOTE: This might actually be an issue of adding an alternate cover, rather than adding an entirely new book. There already appears to be a Tao Te Ching in the system under the ISBN I provided; however, the cover doesn't match the one I have on my edition. My edition has the cover I linked in my original post. Thanks!
Alternate cover edition added. Publication date (2003) taken from abebooks, as ISBNs weren't implemented until 1969/1970 (1963 probably being the first Penguin edition).Tao Te Ching
Author: Lao Tzu
Translator: D. C. Lau
Original language: Classical Chinese
ISBN: 9780140441314
Publisher: The Penguin Group
Publication date: 1963
Format: Paperback
Page count: 131
Description: "Whether or not Lao Tzu was a historical figure is uncertain, but the wisdom gathered under his name in the fourth century BC is central to the understanding and practice of Taoism. One of the three great religions of China, Taoism is based upon a concept of the Tao, or Way, as the universal power through which all life flows. The Tao Te Ching offers a practical model by which both the individual and society can embody this belief, encouraging modesty and self-restraint as the true path to a harmonious and balanced existence.
"D. C. Lau's translation captures the full poetic grace of the Tao Te Ching. This edition also contains a detailed introduction, a chronological table, a glossary and appendices."
Book cover: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.c... from https://www.amazon.com/Lao-Tzu-Ching-...