The Essential Mengzi offers a representative selection from Bryan
Van Norden's acclaimed translation of the full work, including the
most frequently studied passages and covering all of the work's
major themes. An appendix of selections from the classic commentary
of Zhu Xi--one of the most influential and insightful interpreters
of Confucianism--keyed to relevant passages, provides access to the
text and to its reception and interpretation. Also included are a
general Introduction, timeline, glossary, and selected
bibliography.
