The wisdom of confucius lin yutang books

Yutang, lin translator editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There is so much written in chinese which is not translated into english and which can hardly be transl. The wisdom of confucius illustrated edition by confucius. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials. The wisdom of confucius the modern library of the worlds best. The wisdom of confucius by lin yutang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Quotations by confucius, chinese philosopher, born 551 bc.

Find the wisdom of confucius by yutang, lin at biblio. Chapter iii, central harmony is the only chapter in which i have not made by own translation, the one used being by the late ku hungming. Yutang claims to be more of a taoist by instinct than a confucian by belief, though neoconfucians have brought a buddhist perspective. It follows his life, from his lowly birth in the small town of tsou, to his death as one of the worlds greatest philosophers. My country and my peopleby lin yutangintroduction in this atmosphere of change, the present intellectual youth of china has grown up. Octavo, original half cloth over pictorial boards, illustrated by jeanyee wong. The wisdom of confucius wilco classic library by lin yutang 1 january 2009. Yutang in classical comedy chinese to english the importance of understanding. Lin became doubtful toward theology and reenrolled in the liberal arts department in september, majoring in linguistics. Apr 20, 2010 the wisdom of confucius by lin, yutang. Chapter iii, central harmony is the only chapter in which i have not made by own translation, the one used being by the late gu hongming.

The wisdom of china and india lin yutang a very extensive collection of exerpts from indian and chinese buddhist texts such as rigveda, upanishads, ramayana, panchatantra, dhammapada, tao, confucius, and much more. Through his interpretation, this book really shows the wisdom of the greatest chinese teacher confucius. The wisdom of confucius by yutang lin, 9789570909531, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The wisdom of confucius lin yutang illus feanyee wong. The wisdom of confucius paperback 1 january 2009 by lin yutang author 2. Wisdom is not a practical skill that people can learn or master quickly, but something can only be gradually experienced and understood over time. This bilingual volume presents selections from the works of.

He decries the comptian society is an organism as having no meaning or use. Chinese philosophy is sometimes hard to be really understood at. October 10, 1895 march 26, 1976 was a chinese inventor, linguist, novelist, philosopher, and translator. The wisdom of confucius, edited and translated with notes. The wisdom of confucius, edited and translated with notes by lin yutang the modern library new york 1938. He has been celebrated as a chinese author of books in english and known for his work as a linguist, philosopher, writer, traveler, and inventor. The wisdom of confucius by lin, yutang bibleinmylanguage. Lin yutangs translation of confucius wisdom, aphorisms and philosophy. See all books authored by lin yutang, including the importance of living, and the wisdom of confucius, and more on. His new introduction, his collection of parables and sayings, and his glossary of hindu and chinese terms are important features of the book. Click to read more about the wisdom of china and india by lin yutang. Books go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service free delivery shopper toolkit sell.

Lin yutang has used the best translations whereverpossible and, in many cases, has made new translations of his own. Seeing the whole world shattered by wwii, yutang offers this wisdom as a tool to rebuild a new world. The wisdom of china and india lin yutang a very extensive collection of exerpts from indian and chinese buddhist texts such as rigveda, upanishads, ramayana. Lin yutang october 10, 1895 march 26, 1976 was a chinese writer and inventor. Pasadenas finest independent new and used bookstore since 1992. The wisdom of confucius by confucius, lin yutang on bolerium. Some readers maybe misunderstood in the first place when they read this book. The wisdom of confucius wilco classic library by lin yutang.

The wisdom of china and india lin yutang editor a very extensive collection of excerpts from indian and chinese buddhist texts such as rigveda, upanishads, ramayana, panchatantra, dhammapada, tao, confucius, and much more. Lin yutang on the wisdom of america the john day company new york 1950, by the john day company reserved. Where the fathers imbibed the doctrine of confucius and learned the classics and. The wisdom of confucius by yutang lin editor abebooks. Here, translated are the best of the sacred books of hinduism, confucianism, buddhism and taoism. Lin yutang books list of books by author lin yutang thriftbooks. The wisdom of confucius by confucius, lin yutang on. In fact, it was lin yutangs writings that led me to it features a substantial portion of selected verses from the analects, the collection of saying of, and stories about, confucius compiled a couple of centuries after his death, as well as some of the insights of one of his most famous later disciples mencius, and throughout insightful.

Lin yutang quotes from besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. By presenting selections from larger texts, lin is able to strike at the main points underpinning the major ideologies, but does not offer deep or comparative analysis across a broader spectrum. Lin yutang quotes author of the importance of living. Beginning with his book my country and my people which, in 1935, burst like a shell over the. This work includes letters of a chinese poet, a minor commercial tradesman, which provide an autobiographical picture of family life. The wisdom of china and india lin yutang editor download. Publication date 1938 topics salar collection digitallibraryindia. The wisdom of confucius by lin, yutang product description provides helpful insights for modern readers from the classic teachings of the great chinese philosopher. Hongming gu the life and social ethics of the great chinese sage. Lin yutang and english translation of works of this series chapters are mr. Buy the wisdom of confucius book online at low prices in.

This is a very good book on the wisdom of confucius, but not the wordbyword translation of the original confucius text. Importance of living, paperback by yutang, lin, brand. Towards a psychobiographical study of lin yutang adelaide. In fact, it was lin yutang s writings that led me to it features a substantial portion of selected verses from the analects, the collection of saying of, and stories about, confucius compiled a couple of centuries after his death, as well as some of the insights of one of his most famous later disciples mencius, and throughout insightful. The wisdom of confucius, lin yutang editor and translator, the modern library, new york, 1938, dust jacket show moderate soiling and pencil markings on back, chipping and rubbing along spine and foreedges, price sticker along top edge of jacket flap indicating that as of april 15 1947, the price of the modern library in u. The wisdom of confucius lin yutang illus feanyee wong hc. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The wisdom of confucius illustrated edition the modern library, 19430101. Of the worlds best books the wisdom of laotse the publishers will be pleased to send, upon request, an. Publication date 1938 topics cdac collection digitallibraryindia. The wisdom of china is intended as an overview of chinese philosophy. The wisdom of confucius, edited and translated by lin yutang, takes the best things said and said about confucius and put them into one three hundred page book.

Yutang suggests a study of the invasion of the humanities by scientific materialism. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The wisdom of confucius the modern library of the worlds best books confucius, lin yutang on. Lin yutang besides the noble art of getting things done. The best way is to learn chinese first because so far theres too little cultural exchange between the two drastically different civilizations. The wisdom of confucius 1938 modern library edited and. Lin yutang from classical chinese texts skit selections essence. The wisdom of confucius illustrated edition confucius. Lin yutang wrote extensively on chinese social, cultural traditions and. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices. Confucius was a positivist, laotse was a mystic, confuciuss main concern was with man, while laotses main. The wisdom of china and india by lin yutang librarything. Lin is best known for his translation of humor, as well as the three magazines the analects of confucius, world of mankind, and cosmic wind. Lot of 5 modern library books, wisdom of confucius, prince, plato.

So while these philosophers works can be found in many, many other books including lins own the wisdom of laotse and the wisdom of confucius, the inclusion of lesser known ideologists to fill the political, spiritual, and social spaces of chinese thought makes this book all the more comprehensive and valuable. The wisdom of confucius, edited and translated with notes by. Lin yutang books list of books by author lin yutang. Which book is reliable to read about the confucius. The wisdom of confucius illustrated edition confucius, lin.