Analects of Confucius

Analects of Confucius

Confucius 孔子
Maa Kiina
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Viimeisin 24.08.2026

The Analects, or Lunyu, is a record of the words and acts of Confucius and his disciples, written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period. It is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to influence Chinese and East Asian thought. This audiobook is read by a volunteer and includes a summary by Wikipedia and Jing Li.

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