The Laozi creator Legge, James 1815-1897 text utu 1995 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics" by Laozi is an ancient Chinese text from the late Warring States period (475–221 BCE). This foundational work of Taoism explores the Way and its Virtue through poetic wisdom. Traditionally attributed to the sage Laozi, though authorship remains debated, it has profoundly influenced Chinese philosophy and religious practice. As one of the most translated texts worldwide, it precedes the other core Taoist work, the Zhuangzi, and continues to resonate across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Release date is 1995-02-01 Produced by Gregory Walker, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Chinese Taoism -- Sacred books BL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/216 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/216 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133028.0 216