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The Analects (Penguin Classics)
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b One of the most influential books in human history, in a
revelatory new translation b The book that the Chinese have
returned to repeatedly for reflection, renewal, and validation of
their own views, The Analects was compiled by the disciples of
Confucius, China’s earliest teacher and moral thinker, from his
remarks and his conversations with rulers, political operators,
and people he happened to meet. It laid the foundation of the
Chinese idea of what is moral and what is politically viable,
what is a good government and who has integrity. Featuring
both the English and Chinese texts, this new translation, by
one of the pre-eminent scholars of Confucius, draws on the
most recent excavated manuscripts and centuries of
scholarship to illuminate the historical context of Confucius’
teachings, explaining who the many local figures referenced
are, and navigating a rich tradition of commentaries. The result
is a map of Confucian thought that brings us as close as
possible to experiencing Confucius as his followers might have
2,500 years ago.For more than seventy years, Penguin has
been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking
world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics
represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust
the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by
introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and
contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by
award-winning translators. em em

b One of the most influential books in human history, in a
revelatory new translation b The book that the Chinese have
returned to repeatedly for reflection, renewal, and validation of
their own views, The Analects was compiled by the disciples of
Confucius, China’s earliest teacher and moral thinker, from his
remarks and his conversations with rulers, political operators,
and people he happened to meet. It laid the foundation of the
Chinese idea of what is moral and what is politically viable,
what is a good government and who has integrity. Featuring
both the English and Chinese texts, this new translation, by
one of the pre-eminent scholars of Confucius, draws on the
most recent excavated manuscripts and centuries of
scholarship to illuminate the historical context of Confucius’
teachings, explaining who the many local figures referenced
are, and navigating a rich tradition of commentaries. The result
is a map of Confucian thought that brings us as close as
possible to experiencing Confucius as his followers might have
2,500 years ago.For more than seventy years, Penguin has
been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking
world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics
represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust
the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by
introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and
contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by
award-winning translators. em em