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James Legge (1815–1897) was a Scottish sinologist and missionary who served as the first Professor of Chinese at the University of Oxford from 1876 to 1897. His major work, The Chinese Classics, published in multiple volumes from 1861 to 1872, provided annotated English translations of Confucian texts including the Analects, the Mencius, and the Great Learning. These translations remain significant reference works in Chinese studies and comparative philosophy.
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Who was James Legge?
James Legge was a Scottish sinologist and missionary who lived from 1815 to 1897. He became known for translating major Chinese classical works into English.
What is The Chinese Classics by James Legge?
The Chinese Classics is James Legge's major multivolume translation project. It was published between 1861 and 1872 with annotated English translations.
What position did James Legge hold at Oxford?
James Legge served as the first Professor of Chinese at the University of Oxford. He held that position from 1876 to 1897.
Why are James Legge's translations important?
His annotated translations made important Chinese classical texts available to English readers. The Chinese Classics appeared in multiple volumes between 1861 and 1872.
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