The Wisdom of Laotse

Translation by: Lin Yutang

Year: 1948

Introduction? Yes. See special traits.

Analysis of passages? Yes

First line: The Tao that can be told of is not the Absolute Tao.

Special traits: This book includes a lot of extras. There is a pronunciation of Chinese names section; an introduction; the Prolegomena by Changtse, and some moderately lengthy explanations of the various passages. It's a good example of why one should collect various versions, even older ones, of the Tao Te Ching.