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Tao Te Ching is an essential and classic text of Taoism. It consists of 81 poems that talk about an Eastern classic. Summary of the Book The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Taoist text that was written by the philosopher, Lao-Tzu. The philosopher has inspired millions of people from different backgrounds. This is a beautiful edition that contains Chinese characters that are written alongside the English text. It is illustrated with black and white drawings. You will also find commentaries from translators that will give light to the ideas that are discussed in the text. This way, the readers of today can fully appreciate the meaning of the writings. About Lao-Tzu Lao-Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is popularly known as the writer of Tao Te Ching, and as the founder of Taoism. He is also revered as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Though the legendary figure is usually dated back to the 6th century BC, historians contend that he lived during the Warring States period. His work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements. He is a central figure in Chinese culture, and is claimed by the emperors of the Tang dynasty, and people with the Li surname, as a founder of their lineage.