The Hsiao King Or Classic Of Filial Piety

By James Legge

Book Overview

The Hsiao King or Classic of Filial Piety is a book translated by Charles F. Horne. The book is a classic Chinese text that has been widely read and studied for centuries. It is a collection of stories and teachings about the importance of filial piety, or the respect and obedience that children owe to their parents and elders. The book covers a wide range of topics related to filial piety, including the duties of children to their parents, the importance of family relationships, and the role of filial piety in society. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture, philosophy, or history, and provides valuable insights into the values and beliefs of traditional Chinese society.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425327648
• ISBN13: 9781425327644
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"