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The Analects
Conclusions and Conversations of Confucius
Series: World Literature in Translation
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A fresh translation of one of the most recognised texts of the premodern world: The Analects is a must-read for those interested in China's past, present, and future.
This new translation by renowned East Asian scholar Moss Roberts offers a fresh interpretation of this classic work, sharpening and clarifying Confucius's positions on ethics, politics, and social organisation. While no new edition of The Analects will wholly transform our understanding of Confuciusβs teachings, Robertsβs translation attends to the many nuances in the text that are often overlooked, allowing readers a richer understanding of Confuciusβ historic and heroic attempt to restore order and morality to government.
This edition features a critical introduction by the translator as well as notes on key terms and historical figures, a topical index, and suggestions for further reading in recent English and Chinese scholarship to extend the rich contextual background of the translation. This ambitious new edition of The Analects will enhance the understanding of specialists and newcomers to Confucius alike.
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ISBN: 9780520343290
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 November 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Moss Roberts
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Moss Roberts is Professor of East Asian Studies at NYU and the author of many translations including the Dao De Jing, Three Kingdoms, and Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies.
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