This book is the oldest extant full-fledged "Yishu" (a detailed explanation of both the text and the annotations) that compiles interpretations of the Analects of Confucius up to the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties period. Product Features The Definitive Edition of "Yishu": Based on He Yan's "Collected Explanations of the Analects," it incorporates unique and profound interpretations influenced by Buddhism and Lao-Zhuang thought of the time, making it an indispensable resource for the study of intellectual history. Deep Connection with Japan: Although temporarily lost in mainland China, it was reintroduced and passed down to the present day through copies brought to Japan (such as those held by Ashikaga Gakko), a book with a historical romance. Precise Proofreading by Zhonghua Book Company: Rigorous proofreading is applied to withstand specialized research, making it the perfect text for those who want to deeply understand classical Chinese. Product Details Title: Lunyu Yishu (Analects Yishu) Author: [Southern Liang Dynasty] Huang Kan Publisher: Zhonghua Book Company Language: Chinese (Traditional Chinese, Proofread Edition) Genre: Confucianism, Chinese Philosophy, Classics, Classical Annotations [Recommended for:] Those who want to specialize in the study of pre-Zhu Xi interpretations of the Analects (old annotations, Yishu studies). Those who collect high-quality academic books from Zhonghua Book Company. Those who want to delve deeper into the origins of Eastern thought. #LunyuYishu #HuangKan #ZhonghuaBookCompany #Analects #Confucianism #ChinesePhilosophy #SpecializedBooks #AncientBooks #EasternThought #Books #ChineseBooks