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Dao de jing : the book of the way / Laozi ; translation and commentary by Moss Roberts
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Dao de jing : the book of the way / Laozi ; translation and commentary by Moss Roberts

by Laozi, Moss Roberts

This translation of the ancient Chinese classic incorporates archaeological discoveries from the Mawangdui and Guodian manuscripts. It provides scholarly analysis of Taoist philosophy, governance, and the poetic structure of the original work.

Accession 15940 ISBN 0520242211 Publisher —
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