The analects

A superb modern translation of one of the most famous Chinese texts in history. Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and 2500 years later, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life. Highly regarded for the poetic fluency he brings to his award-winning work, David Hinton's translation is inviting and immensely readable. This edition is complete and u...