Confucius and the Chinese Classics or Readings in Chinese Literature 1867 is a book written by Reverend A. W. Loomis. The book is a collection of readings from Chinese literature, focusing on the works of Confucius and other Chinese classics. The book provides an introduction to Chinese culture and philosophy, as well as an insight into the historical context in which these works were written. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different topic, such as the Analects of Confucius, the Book of Changes, and the Book of Songs. The book is written in English and is intended for readers who are interested in learning more about Chinese literature and philosophy.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.