Daodejing : The Norton Library - Brook Ziporyn

Daodejing

By: Brook Ziporyn (Translator)

Paperback | 1 November 2026 | Edition Number 1

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The Norton Library edition of the Daodejing features Brook Ziporyn's acclaimed translation of the Taoist classic. Ziporyn's thought-provoking introduction unpacks the historical impact of the Daodejing and provides a foundation for analyzing its meaning, while targeted endnotes contextualize the work for new audiences.

The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations-influential works of literature and philosophy-introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they'll re-read over a lifetime.

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