Confucius - The Analects of Confucius

Confucius - The Analects of Confucius

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One of the central books of Chinese literature and Chinese thought, memorized and studied for many centuries. A full introduction gives the social and political background of this work. Translated by Arthur Waley.

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Times Literary Supplement: "...Simon Leys has produced a sparkling, literate and punchy analysis which is all too brief and leaves the reader yearning for a longer treatment."

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The Analects of Confucius Nov 2, 2001
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
easy to follow the analects, open to interpretation
Cons:
not enough background information for beginners, hard to follow some texts.

Review: This book is good for people with basic knowledge of Confucius, not for those without it.

Solid translation, a little poorly organized Jun 29, 2000
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
Smooth, contemporary translation
Cons:
Endnotes are wasted without references to them

The best translation available Jun 29, 2000
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Extensive documentation, smooth reading, faithful translation
Cons:
A bit old-fashioned

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