Product Description

This edition goes beyond others that largely leave readers to their own devices in understanding this cryptic work, by providing an entrée into the text that parallels the traditional Chinese way of approaching it: alongside Slingerland's exquisite rendering of the work are his translations of a selection of classic Chinese commentaries that shed light on difficult passages, provide historical and cultural context, and invite the reader to ponder a range of interpretations. The ideal student edition, this volume also includes a general introduction, notes, multiple appendices—including a glossary of technical terms, references to modern Western scholarship that point the way for further study, and an annotated bibliography.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34762 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09
• Original language: Mandarin Chinese
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 312 pages

Review
An accurate, lucid rendition paired with helpful explanations and reference material, including selections from the most important traditional commentaries. -- David Schaberg, University of California, Los Angeles

Slingerland’s use of commentary gives readers a fighting chance at understanding and appreciating this foundational Confucian classic. -- John Berthrong, Boston University

About the Author
Edward Slingerland is Assistant Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Southern California.

Customer Reviews

A New Translation with Traditional Commentary
Slingerland's translation of Confucius' Analects is a helpful addition to the current literature on the subject. Destined to be used for college student, Slingerland gathers a number of traditional commentaries on each translated verse as well as giving a helpful glossary of Chinese terms and names of person referred in the text. While I personally would prefer D.C. Lau's translation, Slingerland's prose is quite good and less cumbersome than Ames and Rogermont's philosophical translation. This is a helpful introduction to Confucian thought for English-language reader.

confusing reviews
None of these reviews relate to the Slingerland edition of Analects, which is the best around.