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The Resource On friendship : one hundred maxims for a Chinese prince = Jiaoyou lun, Matteo Ricci ; translated by Timothy Billings

On friendship : one hundred maxims for a Chinese prince = Jiaoyou lun, Matteo Ricci ; translated by Timothy Billings

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"On Friendship distilled the best ideas on friendship from Renaissance Latin texts into one hundred pure and provocative Chinese maxims. Written in a masterful classical style, Ricci's sayings established his reputation as a great sage and the sentiments still ring true. Available for the first time in English, On Friendship matches a carefully edited Chinese text with a facing-page English translation and includes notes on sources and biographical, historical, and cultural information. Still admired in China for its sophistication and inspirational wisdom, On Friendship is a delightful cross-cultural work by a crucial and fascinating historical figure. It is also an excellent tool for learning Chinese, pairing a superb model of the classical language with an accessible and accurate translation."--Jacket
Language
  • eng
  • chi
  • chi
  • eng
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Publication
Extent
xi, 173 p.
Contents
  • Introduction
  • On friendship
  • Chronology of editions
  • Texts and variants
Isbn
9780231149242
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On friendship : one hundred maxims for a Chinese prince = Jiaoyou lun
Title
On friendship
Title remainder
one hundred maxims for a Chinese prince = Jiaoyou lun
Statement of responsibility
Matteo Ricci ; translated by Timothy Billings
Title variation
Jiaoyou lun
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Language
  • eng
  • chi
  • chi
  • eng
Summary
"On Friendship distilled the best ideas on friendship from Renaissance Latin texts into one hundred pure and provocative Chinese maxims. Written in a masterful classical style, Ricci's sayings established his reputation as a great sage and the sentiments still ring true. Available for the first time in English, On Friendship matches a carefully edited Chinese text with a facing-page English translation and includes notes on sources and biographical, historical, and cultural information. Still admired in China for its sophistication and inspirational wisdom, On Friendship is a delightful cross-cultural work by a crucial and fascinating historical figure. It is also an excellent tool for learning Chinese, pairing a superb model of the classical language with an accessible and accurate translation."--Jacket
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1552-1610
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Ricci, Matteo
Index
index present
Language note
Text in English and Chinese
LC call number
BJ1533.F8
LC item number
R4913 2009
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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1963-
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Billings, Timothy James
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  • Friendship
  • Conduct of life
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On friendship : one hundred maxims for a Chinese prince = Jiaoyou lun, Matteo Ricci ; translated by Timothy Billings
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents
Introduction -- On friendship -- Chronology of editions -- Texts and variants
Dimensions
19 cm.
Extent
xi, 173 p.
Isbn
9780231149242
Isbn Type
(cloth : alk. paper)
Lccn
20090195 67
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  • (OCoLC)320798507
  • (OCoLC)320798507
Label
On friendship : one hundred maxims for a Chinese prince = Jiaoyou lun, Matteo Ricci ; translated by Timothy Billings
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents
Introduction -- On friendship -- Chronology of editions -- Texts and variants
Dimensions
19 cm.
Extent
xi, 173 p.
Isbn
9780231149242
Isbn Type
(cloth : alk. paper)
Lccn
20090195 67
System control number
  • (OCoLC)320798507
  • (OCoLC)320798507

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