{"product_id":"the-analects-of-confucius-9780231141642","title":"The Analects of Confucius","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition. This book reflects the model eras of Chinese antiquity. It provides insight into the successful governance of the empire and its ideal organization of society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Watson's] translation... is not only perhaps the most faithful to the writer's intentions, but also one of the few readable ones. -- Donald Richie Japan Times Watson's gem... captures the wit, freedom, and spontaneous intimacy of this tireless treasure... Highly recommended. CHOICE A new, concise translation. Journal of Chinese Studies A lucid and accessible translation. Toronto Globe \u0026amp; Mail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Book One Book Two Book Three Book Four Book Five Book Six Book Seven Book Eight Book Nine Book Ten Book Eleven Book Twelve Book Thirteen Book Fourteen Book Fifteen Book Sixteen Book Eighteen Book Nineteen Book Twenty Glossary of Persons and Places","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51585771405655,"sku":"9780231141642","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231141642.jpg?v=1756489161","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-analects-of-confucius-9780231141642","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}