The Complete Translation of the Five Classics and Four Books (4 Volumes)

Author: Yuan Jian
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: The predecessor of this book was the joint annotated translation by Chen Xuanmin, Pei Zeren, Guan Shuguang, Zhang Wenxue, and the author, titled "Complete Translation of the Five Classics," published by Zhongzhou Ancient Books Press in 1991 and reprinted in 1993. For this revised edition, under the coordination of the publisher, the five revisors meticulously updated the old manuscript. Additionally, the "Four Books" were added, annotated and translated separately by Liu Taixiang, Zhang Manru, Fu Jianping, Guo Zhenhua, and Li Guozheng. Together, they form "Complete Translation of the Five Classics and the Four Books," which is now reprinted for readers' enjoyment and feedback. The "Five Classics" and "Four Books" are the main classics of Confucianism, and Confucianism is the dominant school of thought in traditional Chinese culture. Therefore, the "Five Classics" and "Four Books" are also the main classics of traditional Chinese culture, holding an unparalleled in the entire Chinese culture. "Complete Translation of the Five Classics and the Four Books" includes the following parts: the I Ching (Book of Changes); the Shangshu (Book of Documents); the Shijing (Book of Songs); the Liji (Book of Rites); the Chunqiu Zuozhuan (Zuo Zhuan Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals); the Daxue (Great Learning); the Zhongyong (Doctrine of the Mean); the Lunyu (Analects); and the Mengzi (Mencius).
Book Description: "Complete Translation of the Five Classics and the Four Books" includes the following parts: the I Ching (Book of Changes); the Shangshu (Book of Documents); the Shijing (Book of Songs); the Liji (Book of Rites); the Chunqiu Zuozhuan (Zuo Zhuan Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals); the Daxue (Great Learning); the Zhongyong (Doctrine of the Mean); the Lunyu (Analects); and the Mengzi (Mencius).