
Produced by Nicole Lai
Volume 3-4
Step into a world where ancient Chinese thought comes alive through vivid dialogues and lyrical verses. The collection opens with a series of encounters between Confucius, his disciples, and a variety of characters, each exchange revealing the delicate dance between personal virtue and social responsibility. Listeners will hear the sage’s calm guidance on matters of honor, duty, and the proper conduct of both ruler and commoner.
Beyond the conversations, the work weaves poetic reflections on the rhythms of daily life—food, clothing, music, and the natural cycles that shape human fate. It invites you to contemplate how modesty, integrity, and respect for ritual can steer a life through prosperity and hardship alike. The language, rich with metaphor and classical allusion, offers a meditative listening experience that feels both timeless and surprisingly relevant to modern concerns about leadership and moral choice.
Language
zh
Duration
~1 hours (66K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A Western Han scholar remembered for linking classic poetry to vivid moral tales, this early interpreter of the Book of Songs helped shape how Confucian learning was read and taught. His best-known work, Han Shi Wai Zhuan, survives as a lively mix of anecdote, commentary, and ethical reflection.
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