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Confucius

Yasushi Inoue
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Confucius

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968

Book Brief

Yasushi Inoue

Confucius

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

China • 5th century BCE

Publication Year

1968

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Confucius by Yasushi Inoue follows Yen-chiang, a disciple of Confucius, as he recounts their fourteen-year journey across Central China during the tumultuous Warring States Period. The group's mission to promote peace and dissuade political leaders from violence ultimately faces resistance, but Yen-chiang reflects on his experiences and Confucius' teachings with deep admiration, blending historical fact with fiction. The book includes themes of political conflict, war, and personal struggle.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Yasushi Inoue's Confucius offers a poetic and insightful portrayal of the legendary philosopher, praised for its lyrical prose and historical depth. Readers appreciate the nuanced depiction of Confucius's ideals and struggles. However, some find the narrative pace slow and the emotional depth lacking. Overall, it provides a moving, though sometimes uneven, exploration of Confucius’s life and teachings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Confucius?

Readers who enjoy Confucius by Yasushi Inoue typically appreciate historical novels and philosophical insights. Comparable to fans of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Shogun, they seek understanding of ancient Eastern thoughts, culture, and influential figures through richly detailed storytelling.

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

China • 5th century BCE

Publication Year

1968

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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