Rickshaw Boy is the story of Xiangzi, an honest and serious country boy who works as a rickshaw puller in Beiping (Beijing). A man of simple needs whose greatest ambition is to one day own his own rickshaw, Xiangzi is nonetheless thwarted, time and again, in his attempts to improve his lot in life.Rickshaw Boy is one of the most influential and popular works of twentieth-century Chinese literature. It presents an unflinchingly honest portrait of life on the margin...

A classic of Chinese literature, "Lao She's great novel" depicts an orphaned working class man determined to realize his dreams in 1930s Beijing ( New York Times).A beautiful new translation of the classic Chinese novel from Lao She, one of the most acclaimed and popular Chinese writers of the twentieth century, Rickshaw Boy chronicles the trials and misadventures of a poor Beijing rickshaw driver. Originally published in 1937, Rickshaw Boy

The Tao Te Ching is the most widely traslated book in world literature, after the Bible. Yet the gemlike lucidity of the original has eluded most previous translations, and they have obscured some of its central ideas. The Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, is a series of meditations on the mysterious nature of the Tao—the Way, the guiding light, the very source of all existence. According to Lao Tzu (a name meaning ‘the old master’), the Tao is found where we would least expect it—not in t...

What if the easiest way forward was to stop pushing so hard?In just eighty-one short chapters, Lao Tzu offers a blueprint for living in harmony with yourself, others, and the universe. This fresh adaptation keeps the original's lyrical cadence yet speaks in clear, accessible language-revealing how ancient Eastern insights can dissolve modern stress and cultivate calm confidence.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

The "Tao Te Ching," attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, is a foundational text of Taoism, distilling profound spiritual and philosophical insights into 81 succinct chapters. Written in a poetic and aphoristic style, the work grapples with the nature of existence, the concept of the Tao (the Way), and the principles of harmony and balance in life. Its enigmatic verses invite multiple interpretations, reflecting the complexities of its themes such as non-action (wu wei), s...

"No one has done better in conveying Lao Tsu's simple and laconic style of writing, so as to produce an English version almost as suggestive of the many meanings intended. This is a most useful, as well as beautiful, volume—and what it has to say is exactly what the world, in its present state, needs to hear." - Alan WattsRELIGION/ EASTERN STUDIESThis translation of the Chinese classic, which was first published twenty-five years ago, has sold more copies than any of the ot...

The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese religion, not only for Taoism but Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners have used the Tao Te Ching as a source of inspiratio...

The Tao Te Ching, Daodejing, Dao De Jing, or Daode jing, also simply referred to as the Laozi, is a Chinese classic text. According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BC by the sage Laozi, a record-keeper at the Zhou dynasty court, by whose name the text is known in China. The text's true authorship and date of composition or compilation are still debated, although the oldest excavated text dates back to the late 4th century BC.The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi,...

'Have little thought of self and as few desires as possible'Whether or not Lao Tzu was a historical figure is uncertain, but the wisdom gathered under his name in the fourth century BC is central to the understanding and practice of Taoism. One of the three great religions of China, Taoism is based upon a concept of the Tao, or Way, as the universal power through which all life flows. The Tao Te Ching offers a practical model by which both the individual and society can em...

The essential text of Taoism: a philosophical and religious guidebook dating back to China in the fourth century BC.Though its true author and origins have been lost to history, Tao Te Ching remains a fundamental text, having influenced both Confucianism and Buddhism. It was finally translated into English in the nineteenth century, extending its wisdom to the Western world.In understanding the Tao, or "Way," we are better able to practice such vir...

The Dao De Jing exists on the border between poetry and philosophy, embracing both mythos and logos. Its poetic form can stand alone, but it is enriched when its timeless ideas are analyzed and explained through careful scholarship. For example: He who knows others is knowledgeable. He who knows himself is wise. These words resemble Socrates' account of his own quest in Plato's Apology.Ancient philosophy, both in China and in Greece, places self-knowledge at the center of the searc...

Chen Hu didn't have much of a desire, so he hoped that he could lead his fellow villagers to live a good life. It would be best if he could marry two or three wives, give birth to a bunch of children, and be free and unrestrained. "However, the heavens do not wish for a happy day, but a small village has become the center of a storm!" Brother Xiaohu, that expert called out that he wanted to kill you? " "Shout!" A fellow villager shouted in panic. Hm? Haven't I had enough of her ass? " Chen...