The Analects of Confucius by Confucius

The Analects of Confucius

Confucius with Simon Leys (Translator)

256 pages first pub -429 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy religion challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the human dimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with a passion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization he saw in decline. Leys's notes draw Confuci...

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reflective 84%
informative 58%
challenging 41%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 2%

Pace

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medium 34%
fast 11%

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