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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
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Late science fiction master presents her take on Lao Tzu's classic work. She calls it a "rendition," as she does not translate Chinese, but uses other translations and interpretations to create one uniquely her own and well suited to modern readers. It's a classic because it speaks to timeless problems and paradoxes of human existence and an important book to read in the age of Trump.
[I received an advanced reader's copy of this reissue from Netgalley. The book is due to be published May 14, 2019.]
[I received an advanced reader's copy of this reissue from Netgalley. The book is due to be published May 14, 2019.]
Intro to Lao Tzu. A quick read that will require many returns to ponder and understand.
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challenging
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slow-paced
This is my introduction to Taoist philosophy and I found myself going back to certain poems - I’ll definitely re-read them several times to get the most out of the text.
I enjoyed LeGuin’s commentary on the process of translation and I’m really curious how this book differs from previous works - I might read some of the other editions in the future.
inspiring
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reflective
medium-paced