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Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching 1st edition/1st printing

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ISBN
9781570623332
Book Title
Lao Tzu-Tao Te Ching : a Book about the Way and the Power of the Way
Item Length
8.8in
Original Language
Chinese
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication Year
1997
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.7in
Author
Lao Tzú, Ursula K. Le Guin
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Topic
Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Taoist
Item Width
5.8in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Number of Pages
144 Pages

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Product Information

A poetic version of this Taoist classic from a leading literary figure in world literature. Le Guin's version is informed by her sensitivity to feminist concerns and she aims to reveal the text's immediate relevance to today.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1570623333
ISBN-13
9781570623332
eBay Product ID (ePID)
587649

Product Key Features

Book Title
Lao Tzu-Tao Te Ching : a Book about the Way and the Power of the Way
Author
Lao Tzú, Ursula K. Le Guin
Original Language
Chinese
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Taoist
Publication Year
1997
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Number of Pages
144 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.8in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.8in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Bl1900.L26e5 1997A
Copyright Date
1998
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
97-018942
Dewey Decimal
299.51482
Dewey Edition
22

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