National Treasure Library of Chinese Classics The Analects

Author: Confucius (Spring and Autumn Period), commented by Liu Qi
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Analects is actually a book rich in content and highly flexible in form. Beyond the major aspects of literature, history, philosophy, life, and education, it also touches upon many aspects of social life. Because it is in the form of recorded conversations, it is convenient to read at any time, and it is concise yet enlightening. Due to its rich content, reading it is like mining a composite ore, yielding abundant rewards and unexpected discoveries. Because of its flexible form, readers can avoid constant strain, sometimes savoring it carefully and at other times skimming through, without being burdened by concepts like "systems" or "hierarchies." This is also why this book has historically had a wide readership.