The Analects of Confucius Author:Confucius, Simon Leys (Translator) In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the human dimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with a passion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization he saw in decline. Leys's Notes draw Confucius into conversation with the great thinkers of the Western tradition. In all, this volume provi... more »des new readers the perfect introduction to a classic work.« less