James Legge
James Legge was a Scottish linguist, missionary, sinologist, and translator who was best known as an early translator of Classical Chinese texts into English. Legge served as a representative of the London Missionary Society in Malacca and Hong Kong (1840–1873) and was the first Professor of Chinese at Oxford University (1876–1897). In association with Max Müller he prepared the monumental Sacred Books of the East series, published in 50 volumes between 1879 and 1891.
The Chinese Classics — Volume 1: Confucian Analects
Enter the world of an ancient philosopher and discover timeless wisdom about virtue, governance, and the path to a harmonious life.
By James Legge
The Chinese Classics: with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena and copious indexes (Shih ching. English) — Volume 1
Discover how ancient Chinese texts survived burning and shaped a culture's philosophy, offering insight into a lasting legacy.
By James Legge
The Shih King, or, Book of Poetry From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3
Enter a world of ancient China through translated poems exploring deep thoughts, societal values, and historical events.
By James Legge