The Essential Analects

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The Essential Analects is written by Confucius and published by Hackett Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1603842233 (ISBN 10) and 9781603842235 (ISBN 13).

The Essential Analects offers a representative selection from Edward Slingerland's acclaimed translation of the full work, including passages covering all major themes. An appendix of selected traditional commentaries keyed to each passage provides access to the text and to its reception and interpretation. Also included are a glossary of terms and short biographies of the disciples of Confucius and the traditional commentators cited.