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A new edition of the Taoist classic text that has surprising impact for the modern reader captures the zaniness and philosophical abandon of the original

David Hinton breathes new life into a foundational text of Taoism and Chinese philosophy in this poetic translation for the modern reader looking to go beyond the Tao Te Ching.

The Inner Chapters of CHUANG TZU: French to English - The English text has translated from the French. - The French text has been re-worked. - Contains a summary of French grammar. - Contains a Translation Skills Test (with Grammar tips). - Can be read in 'English to French'... Read Full Overview

Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters is a companion volume to Gia-fu Feng and Jane English's translation of Tao Te Ching, which has enjoyed great success since its publication in 1972. Very little is known about Chuang Tsu, and that little is inextricably woven into legend. It is said... Read Full Overview

David Hinton's compelling new translation of Chuang Tzu's Inner Chapters makes these ancient texts from the Golden Age of Chinese philosophy accessible to contemporary readers. Standing alongside the Tao Te Ching as a founding text in the Taoist tradition, Chuang Tzu is highly... Read Full Overview

The Inner Chapters of CHUANG TZU: English to French - The English text has translated from the French. - The French text has been re-worked. - Contains a summary of French grammar. - Contains a Translation Skills Test (with Grammar tips). - Can be read in 'English to French'... Read Full Overview