James Ware Translator (6 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Printing. Solid with light wear on the covers and the interior is unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 18th Mentor edition. The classic work presenting the wisdom of "the most famous of all the wise men of ancient China." 128 pages (including a list of Chinese dynastic successions, bibliography, and index of subjects). Impressions, scratches. Internally tight and clean. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition with no additional dates on the copyright page. The book is bound in purple cloth with title and translator in silver on the spine. Very light shelf wear on the corners and spine caps. Name of previous owner on the first free endpaper. Name of previous owner rubber-stamped on the top and bottom edges. Otherwise, pages are clean, tight and unmarked. The dust jacket is in good condition; lightly soiled with a 5" closed tear on the back flap up from the bottom edge, and smaller tears, chips on the edges and corners. The original price is on the front flap. Please see all images.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Sayings of Confucius, translated by James R. Ware, presents the teachings of one of the most influential philosophers in world history. Drawing from the Analects and related traditions, the book explores Confucius's wisdom on morality, leadership, education, family relationships, and the cultivation of personal virtue. Ware's translation makes these timeless teachings accessible to modern readers while preserving their depth and significance. An essential volume for students of philosophy, Chinese history, Eastern thought, and anyone interested in the enduring principles of ethical living.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Very Good. The picture on our listing is a photograph of the actual book NOT a stock image. [Loc. J6-4].

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!