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Lun yu: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Lun yu by Confucius: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Here is a translation of the recorded thoughts and deeds that best remember Confucius - informed for the first time by the manuscript version found at Dingzhou in 1973, a partial text dating to 55 b.c.e. and only made available to the scholarly world in 1997. Based on the earliest Analects yet discovered, this translation provides us with a new perspective on the central canonical text that has defined Chinese culture - and clearly illuminates the spirit and mind-set of Confucius.

Quick facts about Lun yu

  • Title: Lun yu
  • Author: Confucius
  • First published: 1750
  • Genre: chinese philosophy, 儒家, translations into english
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL15335450W

Where to read Lun yu

Lun yu by Confucius is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lun yu about?

Here is a translation of the recorded thoughts and deeds that best remember Confucius - informed for the first time by the manuscript version found at Dingzhou in 1973, a partial text dating to 55 b.c.e.

Who wrote Lun yu?

Lun yu was written by Confucius.

When was Lun yu published?

Lun yu was first published in 1750.

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