The Analects of Confucius
Confucius 孔子
Read by Jing Li
The Analects, or Lunyu, also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 475 BC - 221 BC), the Analects is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today. William Jennings was a rector of Grasmere, and late colonial chaplain. He served at St. John's Cathedral in Hong Kong. (Summary by Wikipedia and Jing Li) (3 hr 32 min)
Chapters
| Introduction | 9:12 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 1 | 7:17 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 2 | 8:33 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 3 | 12:02 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 4 | 6:12 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 5 | 11:08 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 6 | 10:18 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 7 | 11:39 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 8 | 7:55 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 9 | 9:55 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 10 | 10:31 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 11 | 12:55 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 12 | 12:30 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 13 | 12:05 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 14 | 15:42 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 15 | 10:10 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 16 | 9:42 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 17 | 12:25 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 18 | 7:42 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 19 | 9:13 | Read by Jing Li |
| Book 20 | 5:06 | Read by Jing Li |
Reviews
sayings from a humane & practical philosophy
MargaRose
fluently, eloquently & thoughtfully read
important wisdom for today
Jon Mark Wilson
This is a mix of proverbs from Confucius and of short conversations with his disciples. Tradition dates him older than Socrates, but from what I have understood the closest western parallel to Confucian philosophy represented in the analects is Stoicism. Very capably read. William Jennings produced a clear translation in English for modern ears.
Studio Eyeball Animation
Essential classic of the world’s literature. Officials in any governmental post should strive to emulate the ‘superior man’ of Confucius. Well read, though treble was a tad harsh.
PJ M
I was expecting to discover some pearls of wisdom, but it was more like common sense, virtues, good behavior, and how to be a government official.
A LibriVox Listener
Good audio recording and voice. The stories are ok. Not the most engaging for me, Confucius isn't as interesting as I expected it to be.
Robert Ing
Very well and clearly read. A classic and certainly worthwhile for those so inclined.
Di Oliveira
Bom ritmo de leitura é excelente pernuncia para ouvir.
great wisdom, great reader
Lord Invictus
well read classic