Before Confucius: Studies in the Creation of the Chinese Classics

by Edward L. Shaughnessy

Examines the original composition of China's oldest books, the Classic of Changes, the Venerated Documents, and the Classic of Poetry, and attempts to restore their original meanings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791433781
• ISBN13: 9780791433782
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"