The Analects of Confucius by Confucius (translated by Arthur Waley)

The Analects of Confucius collects sayings associated with Confucius and his followers, presenting the ethical concerns at the heart of the Confucian tradition. This version is translated and annotated by Arthur Waley.

An introduction discusses the work’s social and political background, important terms in Chinese thought and the history of its interpretation. Notes help clarify references and difficult passages. Waley is the translator and commentator, not the ancient teacher; this is distinct from other English translations of the Analects.