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Hien Wun Shoo: Chinese Moral Maxims With A Free And Verbal Translation

Hien Wun Shoo: Chinese Moral Maxims With A Free And Verbal Translation

Davis, John Francis

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Dictionaries & EncyclopediasFiction AnthologiesGeneral Eastern Religions

ISBN10: 1430499427
ISBN13: 9781430499428
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hien Wun Shoo: Chinese Moral Maxims With A Free And Verbal Translation is a book written by John Francis Davis. The book is a collection of Chinese moral maxims, which are short and pithy sayings that offer advice on how to live a good life. The maxims cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of honesty and hard work to the dangers of greed and envy. The book is written in both Chinese and English, with the Chinese text presented in its original form and the English translation provided alongside it. The translation is free and verbal, meaning that it is not a literal translation but rather an interpretation that aims to capture the essence of the original text. The author, John Francis Davis, was a British diplomat and sinologist who lived in China during the early 19th century. He was known for his expertise in Chinese language and culture, and his translations of Chinese texts were highly regarded. Hien Wun Shoo is one of his most famous works, and it has been praised for its clarity and accessibility. Overall, Hien Wun Shoo: Chinese Moral Maxims With A Free And Verbal Translation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture and philosophy. It offers a glimpse into the wisdom and values of traditional Chinese society, and it provides a useful guide for those seeking to live a virtuous life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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