The Analects
A 1,000 page book which includes the original Chinese text, a translation, and commentaries.
People:
- Author: Confucius
- Translator: William Edward Soothill
Collections:
The Analects of Confucius by William Edward Soothill (Yokohama: Fukuin Printing Co, 1910).
The text is in the public domain.
Copyright:
The text is in the public domain.
Formats:
| Format | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Facsimile PDF | This is a facsimile or image-based PDF made from scans of the original book. | 27.9 MB |
| Facsimile PDF small | This is a compressed facsimile or image-based PDF made from scans of the original book. | 13.2 MB |
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