If a philosophy of life makes sense to you, then it has great value. However, when confucius was 56, he and the duke fell out over the dukes excesses, and so confucius left the court and wandered for 12 years. Just like the characters in the books theyre reading, 11 and 12yearolds are. His analects or sayings, have been repeatedly translated over the last 25 centuries because they embody ideas that transcend time and apply to human behavior in all societies. Use the book and author suggestions below to match the reading level and interests of your preteen. Find the complete text of the analects of confucius. Lotus flower breaking the surface, yun shouping, 17th century, qing dynasty, china, palace museum, beijing. If youre looking for suitable books for your 11, 12 or year old, our extensive list of expert recommendations is sure to put you in the right direction.
A wide range of people want to learn his teachings in this section, including wellknown followers, lesserknown students, and powerful government figures. Theres an unruly orphan, magical minds and a sand fairy. The analects of confucius etext contains the full text of the analects by confucius. Confucius, the analects 12 the analects attributed to confucius kongfuzi, 551479 bce by laotse lao zi, translated by james legge 18151897 december, 1901. Expertly selected books for 11, 12 and year old children. Which is why reading comingofage books becomes very relevant at this age. Book 12 addresses ideas of humaneness and the gentleman, as well as some thoughts on government. Many chapters take the form of the masters answers to questions put to him by his students and others. The year is one of scarcity, and the returns for expenditure are not sufficient.
The analects of confucius books xii and xiii summary and. The most famous are the analects of confucius, attributed to confucius and believed to have been written and compiled by his followers. In 2015, we put together a list of the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years. The master said, to subdue ones self and return to propriety, is perfect virtue. Analects are ideas, sayings, phrases or fragments of a philosophy. The master said, is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application. New english translation december 31, 2018 richard brown leave a comment read this new english translation of the analects of confucius book 1 to learn more about the teachings of chinas most famous philosopher. The analects also known as the analects of confucius, is an ancient chinese book composed of a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the chinese. Popular series for 11 year olds scholastic parents. The books below are ones suitable for children and teens aged 1214. These coming of age classics are mustreads packed with legendary characters, and above all they. If a man can for one day subdue himself and return to propriety, an under heaven will ascribe perfect virtue to him. Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him.
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