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"The Five Classics associated with Confucius formed the core curriculum in the education of Chinese literati throughout most of the imperial period. In this book Michael Nylan offers a sweeping assessment of these ancient texts and shows how their influence spread across East Asia."--BOOK JACKET.
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Enjoyed this format. Great overview and taste of each of the five and a long view of the various ways they played a role in Chinese culture and society.