Author : Peimin Ni
Release : 2017-02-07
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 525/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Understanding the Analects of Confucius by : Peimin Ni

Download or read book Understanding the Analects of Confucius written by Peimin Ni. This book was released on 2017-02-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.