The Five "Confucian" Classics
Ratings1
Average rating4
15
"The Five Classics associated with Confucius formed the core curriculum in the education of Chinese literati throughout most of the imperial period. In this book Michael Nylan offers a sweeping assessment of these ancient texts and shows how their influence spread across East Asia."--BOOK JACKET.
Tags
Genre
Reviews
Popular Reviews
Reviews with the most likes.
Enjoyed this format. Great overview and taste of each of the five and a long view of the various ways they played a role in Chinese culture and society.