The Essential Analects
Selected Passages with Traditional Commentary
Confucius, translated by Edward Slingerland
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The ideal edition for a survey course or a course in which the Analects is one of several works studied, this volume provides a representative selection from 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.
Contributor Bio
Edward Slingerland is Associate Professor of Asian Studies, Canada Research Chair, University of British Columbia.
