The Analects of Confucius

In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the humandimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with apassion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization hesaw in decline. Leys's notes draw Confucius into conversation with thegreat thinkers of the Western tradition. In all, this volume providesnew readers the perfect introduction to a classic work.