The Analects: A New Interpretation (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publishing Time: 2005-01-01
Features: The Unofficial Commentary on the Analects is a lecture series on the Analects, written by the renowned Taiwanese scholar Nan Huaijin. With profound knowledge, he draws from a wide range of sources, combining ancient and modern insights. For every passage in the twenty chapters of the Analects, he provides detailed and vivid explanations. Not only does he offer guidance on the structure of chapters and the connections between passages, but he also clarifies the meaning of the original text and elaborates on the cultural and historical background involved. What makes it particularly novel is that the author compiles his explanations into a series of historical stories, imbued with deep meaning and entertaining charm, setting it apart from other commentaries on the Analects.
The Analects, compiled by the disciples and later followers of Confucius, is an important Confucian classic that records the words and deeds of Confucius. Since the Western Han Dynasty, the philosophy expressed in the Analects has rapidly expanded, influencing various fields such as politics, thought, culture, education, and ethics, becoming a major hallmark of traditional Chinese culture. Annotations and commentaries on the Analects have been passed down through generations.
The renowned Taiwanese scholar Nan Huaijin, with his profound knowledge and extensive references, has written The Unofficial Commentary on the Analects as a lecture series. For every passage in the twenty chapters of the Analects, he provides detailed and vivid explanations. He not only offers guidance on the structure of chapters and the connections between passages but also clarifies the meaning of the original text and elaborates on the cultural and historical background involved. The author’s creative approach of compiling explanations into historical stories, rich in depth and interest, is unique among other commentaries on the Analects.
The original book was published by the Lao Gu Cultural Enterprises Company in Taiwan in May 1976. By 1988, it had gone through eighteen editions. To promote the shared Chinese culture of both sides of the Taiwan Strait, permission has been obtained from the author and the original publisher to republish the eighteenth edition of The Unofficial Commentary on the Analects for research purposes.
The renowned Taiwanese scholar Nan Huaijin wrote a lecture series on the Analects, providing detailed and vivid explanations for every passage in the twenty chapters. He not only offers guidance on the structure of chapters and the connections between passages but also clarifies the meaning of the original text and elaborates on the cultural and historical background involved. The author’s creative approach of compiling explanations into historical stories, rich in depth and interest, is unique.