Donia Zhang
This translated volume in poetry format contains about 600 extracted key passages from Confucian Analects (Lunyu), Doctrine of the Mean (Zhongyong), and Great Learning (Daxue), which are the three core classic philosophical works of Confucius (Kongzi, 551‒479 BCE) compiled by his disciples and followers before 300 BCE, and which embody Confucian political propositions, ethical thoughts, moral concepts, and educational principles. Part 1 contains over 280 key passages extracted from the popular edition of the 20 chapters of Confucian Analects, grouped and arranged by the translator according to their order of appearance and meanings. Part 2 contains about 225 key passages extracted from the popular edition of the 33 chapters of Doctrine of the Mean, grouped and arranged by the translator according to their order of appearance and meanings. Part 3 contains over 80 key passages extracted from the popular edition of the 11 chapters of Great Learning, grouped and arranged by the translator according to their order of appearance and meanings, which have generated fresh and new insight. This bilingual edition with original Chinese text and modern pinyin pronunciation will assist Western readers to learn the Chinese language, while the aim is to allow Confucian wisdom to reach a global audience for better cultural understanding and exchange between China and the West.
