The Analects of Confucius is one of the central books of Chinese literature and thought; memorized and studied for many centuries, it is one of the most influential books in world history. Waley brings to this translation his great gifts as a scholar and writer, and has produced what is without question the best version in English of Analects. A full introduction gives the social and political background of this work, analyses of key terms in Chinese thought, and a careful study of the history of the book and its interpretations. There are also full notes illuminating the references to contemporary events and clarifying obscure passages.
Contents
Introduction
Confucius
The Ancients
The Disciples
The Analects
Terms
Written Tradition
Ritual
Appendix 1: The Interpretations
Appendix 2: Biographical Dates
The Analects
A renowned translator and critic, Arthur Waley was born in 1889 and educated at Rugby, King’s College, Cambridge. From 1912-30 he was the assistant keeper of prints and drawings at the British Museum. He is credited with bringing many classic works of Chinese and Japanese literature (including The Tale of Genji) to Western readers for the first time. Arthur Waley died in 1966.
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The Analects of Confucius is one of the central books of Chinese literature and thought; memorized and studied for many centuries, it is one of the most influential books in world history. Waley brings to this translation his great gifts as a scholar and writer, and has produced what is without question the best version in English of Analects. A full introduction gives the social and political background of this work, analyses of key terms in Chinese thought, and a careful study of the history of the book and its interpretations. There are also full notes illuminating the references to contemporary events and clarifying obscure passages.
Contents
Introduction
Confucius
The Ancients
The Disciples
The Analects
Terms
Written Tradition
Ritual
Appendix 1: The Interpretations
Appendix 2: Biographical Dates
The Analects
Author
A renowned translator and critic, Arthur Waley was born in 1889 and educated at Rugby, King’s College, Cambridge. From 1912-30 he was the assistant keeper of prints and drawings at the British Museum. He is credited with bringing many classic works of Chinese and Japanese literature (including The Tale of Genji) to Western readers for the first time. Arthur Waley died in 1966.
View titles by Arthur Waley
