The Analects

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DESCRIPTION : Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startling ly relevant to contemporary life.Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Highly regarded for the poetic fluency he brings to his award–winning work, David Hinton's translation is inviting and immensely readable.Confucius, the ‘great sage’ of China, believed that an ideal society is based on humanity, benevolence and goodness. His profoundly influential philosophy is encapsulated in The Analects, a collection of sayings which were written down by his followers. Confucius advocates an ethical social order, woven together by selfless and supportive relationships between friends, families and communities. He taught that living by a moral code based on education, ritual, respect and integrity will bring peace to human society. PRODUCT DETAILS : ISBN : 9781529080100 BY (AUTHOR) Confucius, TRANSLATED BY Hinton, David PUBLISHER : Pan Macmillan PUBLICATION DATE : July 07, 2022 COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom IMPRINT : Macmillan Collector's Library LANGUAGE : English AGE : From 18 years PRODUCT FORM : DIMENSION : 158 mm x 101 mm WEIGHT : 152 g SERIES : Macmillan Collector's Library PRODUCT CATEGORY : Biography, Literature & Literary studies Philosophy & Religion Show more