- Routledge1895 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
CONFUCIUS
Confucius
5th-century BCE Chinese philosopher and politician.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 4
- First editions
- 2
- Nationality
- Lu
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Reading guide
Confucius books in order
In publication order
- 1Confucian Analects1895
- 2The Analects1900
- 3The Analects of Confucius1907
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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- 1st Books1900 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Gay and Bird1904 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Confucius's books in?
In publication order they begin with Confucian Analects (1895), then The Analects (1900) and The Analects of Confucius (1907). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Confucius's first book?
The earliest book we list is Confucian Analects, first published in 1895.
How many Confucius books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by Confucius across 4 editions, 2 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Confucius book is a first edition?
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