Description
The Essential Analects offers a representative selection from Edward Slingerland's acclaimed translation of the full work, including passages covering all major themes. An appendix of selected traditional commentaries keyed to each passage provides access to the text and to its reception and interpretation. Also included are a glossary of terms and short biographies of the disciples of Confucius and the traditional commentators cited.
About the Author
Edward Slingerland is Associate Professor of Asian Studies, Canada Research Chair, University of British Columbia.
Reviews
"One of the best available choices for the classroom. Accurate, crisp, and concise."
--Paul R. Goldin, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Pennsylvania
Book Information
ISBN 9780872207721
Author Confucius
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Weight(grams) 171g