The Tao Te Ching : Conversations with the Ancient Child

The wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, an ancient Chinese poem and the fundamental text of both the philosophy and religion of Taoism, is offered to English readers in this careful translation.

The poem was written in during the Spring and Autumn' classical period of Chinese history, around 700-480 BCE, and composed of roughly 5000 ancient Chinese characters arranged in an archaic poetic form and rhyme scheme.

The poem's profound combination of sage advice and the simplistic insight of a child have made it one of the world's most powerful works of great literature.

Comprehensive background information in the Tao Te Ching is also included.