{"product_id":"the-analects-of-confucius-gilded-pocket-edition-hardcover","title":"The Analects of Confucius: Gilded Pocket Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eConfucius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Edward Soothill\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eJohn Baldock\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis handsome gift edition presents the profound teachings of Confucius in his famous collection \u003ci\u003eThe Analects\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Analects \u003c\/i\u003eare a fascinating anthology of the words and ideas of Confucius, gathered by his loyal disciples. They espouse the importance of education for moral development and celebrate the qualities of sincerity, piety, and virtue. In these pivotal writings, human behavior was put under the microscope for the first time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Confucius provides a moral code by which each one of us should live based on ideals of responsibility, respect, kindness, and honesty - qualities as relevant and sought-after today as they were 2,500 years ago. His principles continue to shape Eastern philosophy, politics, and culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis\u003cb\u003e pocket-sized gift edition\u003c\/b\u003e contains the \u003cb\u003eclassic translation by William Edward Soothill \u003c\/b\u003eand an introduction by John Baldock. It is elegantly presented with a \u003cb\u003egold embossed cover design\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e ivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egold\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003egilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e Part of the \u003ci\u003eArcturus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eOrnate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfucius\u003c\/b\u003e (c.BCE551-479) was a teacher, thinker and philosopher, born in the Chinese state of Lu. His lifelong teachings of filial duty, benevolence, morality and sincerity developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism which has deeply influenced Eastern philosophies ever since. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Edward Soothill\u003c\/b\u003e (1861-1935) was a Methodist missionary to China who later became Professor of Chinese at University College, Oxford, and a leading British sinologist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Baldock\u003c\/b\u003e studied art history at the École du Louvre, Paris. His encounter with sacred art led to an exploration of the world's major religious and spiritual traditions.After a period of teaching art and art history in schools in England, during which he continued his spiritual studies, he left teaching to pursue a career as a writer. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Sufism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Rumi\u003c\/i\u003e and an anthology of Zen wisdom.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6.7 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460294721714,"sku":"9781398836426","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ded5a4cbb7f4dd58d969212e9d706d1e.webp?v=1778916536","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-analects-of-confucius-gilded-pocket-edition-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}