Chinese Literature

Chinese Literature: Comprising The Analects Of Confucius, The Shi-King, The Sayings Of Mencius, The Sorrows Of Han, And The Travels Of Fa-Hien (1900) is a book that brings together some of the most important works of Chinese literature. The book includes translations of five different texts, each of which offers a unique perspective on Chinese culture and history.The first text in the book is The Analects of Confucius, which is a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. This text is considered one of the most important works of Chinese philosophy and has had a profound influence on Chinese culture.The second text in the book is The Shi-King, which is one of the oldest collections of Chinese poetry. This text includes over 300 poems that cover a wide range of topics, from love and nature to politics and war.The Sayings of Mencius is the third text in the book and is another collection of teachings from a Chinese philosopher. Mencius was a disciple of Confucius and his teachings expand upon Confucianism, emphasizing the importance of benevolence, righteousness, and human nature.The fourth text in the book is The Sorrows of Han, which is a historical account of the downfall of the Han dynasty in China. This text offers insight into the political and social upheaval that occurred during this period of Chinese history.The final text in the book is The Travels of Fa-Hien, which is a travelogue written by a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India and Sri Lanka in the 5th century CE. This text provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of ancient India and Sri Lanka.Overall, Chinese Literature: Comprising The Analects Of Confucius, The Shi-King, The Sayings Of Mencius, The Sorrows Of Han, And The Travels Of Fa-Hien (1900) is a comprehensive collection of some of the most important works of Chinese literature. It offers readers a unique perspective on Chinese culture, philosophy, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.