Understanding the Analects of Confucius: A New Translation of Lunyu with Annotations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781438464510)

Winner of the 2019 Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Scholarly Study of Literature presented by the Modern Language Association

The Analects of Confucius is arguably the single most influential work of China's cultural heritage. In this new English translation, Peimin Ni accomplishes the rare feat of simultaneously providing a faithful translation of the text, offering his own reading based on gongfu (practice) perspective, and presenting major alternative readings to help the reader understand how diverse interpretations and controversies arise. In addition to the inclusion of the original Chinese text, Ni adds a comprehensive introduction, a discussion of key terms, annotations, and extensive cross-references. In doing so, Ni makes the text accessible and engaging for today's audience.

Author: Peimin Ni
ISBN-10: 1438464517
ISBN-13: 9781438464510
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2017
Pages: 508
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.60d