
Translation and Annotation of the Mengzi
Yang Bojun(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 2. February 2026
Book
Hardback
268 pages
978-1-041-17477-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents the first English edition of YANG Bojun's authoritative annotated commentary on the Mengzi, a Confucian canon by Mencius. It masterfully integrates classical Chinese exegetical traditions with contemporary philological precision.
The work's distinctive contribution is its faithful translation of the primary Mengzi text and its rich commentary tradition into accessible and accurate English, which addresses a significant gap in classical Chinese philosophical scholarship. The meticulous annotations incorporate textual history, philological studies, and historical geography to illuminate linguistic nuances, rhetorical forms, and the socio-political context that are essential to a comprehensive understanding of the text. By treating annotations as integral to philosophical interpretation, the book challenges traditional Western reading methods and offers a rigorous yet accessible approach to Sinology. The translation preserves the scholarly depth of the original while ensuring clarity for contemporary readers.
As a cornerstone of Chinese classical studies, this book is essential reading for scholars and students of Sinology, Chinese thought, philosophy, intellectual history, and classical cultures around the world.
The work's distinctive contribution is its faithful translation of the primary Mengzi text and its rich commentary tradition into accessible and accurate English, which addresses a significant gap in classical Chinese philosophical scholarship. The meticulous annotations incorporate textual history, philological studies, and historical geography to illuminate linguistic nuances, rhetorical forms, and the socio-political context that are essential to a comprehensive understanding of the text. By treating annotations as integral to philosophical interpretation, the book challenges traditional Western reading methods and offers a rigorous yet accessible approach to Sinology. The translation preserves the scholarly depth of the original while ensuring clarity for contemporary readers.
As a cornerstone of Chinese classical studies, this book is essential reading for scholars and students of Sinology, Chinese thought, philosophy, intellectual history, and classical cultures around the world.
Reviews / Votes
"By rendering YANG Bojun's authoritative annotations of Mengzi into English for the first time, Translation and Annotation of the Mengzi offers readers not only a faithful translation of Mengzi's timeless reflections, but also a rich interpretation grounded in rigorous textual analysis. It bridges centuries of scholarship with clarity and care, making the depth of Confucian thought accessible to a global audience. This is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the moral foundations of leadership and legitimacy through a non-Western lens."Binhua Wang, Chair/Professor of Interpreting and Translation Studies, University of Leeds, UK
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic, General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-041-17477-6 (9781041174776)
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Translation and Annotation of the Mengzi
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Translation and Annotation of the Mengzi
E-Book
02/2026
Routledge
€225.99
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Person
YANG Bojun (1909?1992) was a Chinese philologist and linguist specializing in ancient Chinese grammar and he is best known for his annotated commentaries of the ancient Chinese historical texts.
Content
1. Chapter and Verse of the King Hui of Liang I 2. Chapter and Verse of the King Hui of Liang II 3. Chapter and Verse of Gongsun Chou I 4. Chapter and Verse of Gongsun Chou II 5. Chapter and Verse of the Duke Wen of Teng I 6. Chapter and Verse of the Duke Wen of Teng II 7. Chapter and Verse of Li Lou I 8. Chapter and Verse of Li Lou II 9.Chapter and Verse of Wan Zhang I 10.Chapter and Verse of Wan Zhang II 1. Chapter and Verse of Gaozi I 12. Chapter and Verse of Gaozi II 13. Chapter and Verse of Jinxin I 14. Chapter and Verse of Jinxin II