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The Analects of Confucius
Confucius
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Description for The Analects of Confucius
Paperback. "This is the Confucius translation for our time."-Jonathan Mirsky, The Times [London] Translator(s): Leys, Simon. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 127 x 192 x 10. Weight in Grams: 202.
In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the human dimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with a passion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization he saw in decline. Leys's notes draw Confucius into conversation with the great thinkers of the Western tradition. In all, this volume provides new readers the perfect introduction to a classic work.
In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the human dimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with a passion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization he saw in decline. Leys's notes draw Confucius into conversation with the great thinkers of the Western tradition. In all, this volume provides new readers the perfect introduction to a classic work.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393316995
SKU
V9780393316995
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About Confucius
Simon Leys is the pseudonym of Pierre Ryckmans, a noted scholar and astringent observer of Chinese culture and politics.
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