Publisher's Synopsis
The Chinese Classical Work Commonly Called The Four Books (1828) is a book written by David Collie. The book is an English translation of the Chinese classic texts, which are known as the Four Books. The Four Books are a collection of Confucian texts that were compiled during the Ming Dynasty. The texts include the Analects of Confucius, the Great Learning, the Doctrine of the Mean, and the Book of Mencius. The book provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of these texts, which are considered to be the foundation of Confucianism. The author provides a historical and cultural context for each text, as well as a detailed explanation of the key concepts and themes. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, culture, 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.