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The Analects of Confucius (Paperback)

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One of the most influential books of all time, The Analects of Confucius collects the sayings and wisdom of the Chinese philosopher and his followers. Still as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago, these teachings together present a moral code that values virtue above all, and make up the core values of the Confucian tradition. 

This edition includes a full introduction that gives the social and political background of the ancient work, analyses of key terms in Chinese thought, and a careful study of the history of the book and its interpretations. There are also full notes illuminating the references to contemporary events and clarifying obscure passages. An essential work of literature and philosophy, The Analects of Confucius has shaped generations of readers around the world.

About the Author


A renowned translator and critic, Arthur Waley was born in 1889 and educated at Rugby, King’s College, Cambridge. From 1912-30 he was the assistant keeper of prints and drawings at the British Museum. He is credited with bringing many classic works of Chinese and Japanese literature (including The Tale of Genji) to Western readers for the first time. Arthur Waley died in 1966.

Praise For…


"This fresh rendering of the Analects may come to be accepted as [Waley's] richest gift: fresh in time and in treatment." —The Listener

Product Details
ISBN: 9780679722960
ISBN-10: 0679722963
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Date: August 28th, 1989
Pages: 256
Language: English
Series: Vintage