Confucii Chi-King, Sive, Liber Carminum presents a Latin translation of the classic Chinese text, the "Book of Songs." Attributed to Confucius, this collection of poems offers profound insights into ancient Chinese society, culture, and philosophy. The poems, rendered in Latin, provide a unique bridge for Western scholars and readers to access the wisdom and artistry of this foundational work of Chinese literature. This edition allows for a comparative study of Eastern thought through a classical Western language, revealing universal themes of love, nature, morality, and governance.

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