Confucius

Synopsis: Confucius was not exactly an author in the way that other writers in the series are. His ideas however, expressed in his Analects (reported sayings), have been the backbone of the Chinese psyche ever since he uttered them. He was very concerned that people should read history and poetry, with the result that the Chinese for most of their existence have been the most literate society on earth. The well-read man has always been considered at the pinnacle of society. This DVD tells what is known of his life and gives an introduction to his ideas and his importance in Chinese life. It is followed by an overview with leads to books he had a hand in, or that will help to understand him.
Series: Famous Authors, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2004
Year of production: 2004
Subjects: Literature
Keywords: biographies; China; Confucius 551 - 479 BC)

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Notes: For over thirty years Academy Media has been making programmes about history, literature, music and languages with the hope of helping individuals to develop and enrich themselves. Famous Authors and Famous Composers are continuing series of video biographies, the former featuring many writers whose work is included in the National Curriculum. There are also series on the history and culture of China, Thailand and Greece as well as a new series of productions of classic plays, the first of which is Ibsen’s Ghosts. Sale on DVD.

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