Tao Te Ching is ancient China's greatest contribution to world literature, philosophy, and religion--these time-honored teachings of living simply with a minimum of comfort and prizing culture above all else.

Consummate Tao's a glorious achievement that crackles with energy, authenticity, and voice. Every poem in these stunningly addictive interpretations of the Tao Te Ching begs to be read aloud. Original and engaging, this poetic achievement of all eighty-one verses is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient wisdom that has survived for more than two thousand years and the light it casts on the moral pathway we must all walk for our survival on this planet.