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A renowned work within Chinese Classics, this edition is both accessible and visually engaging, making it a perfect companion to collections featuring Chinese myths, legends, folklore, and ancient history. Known also as Yî Ching or The Book of Changes, I Ching stands as a significant ancient Chinese text with substantial historical and cultural impact. It encompasses areas such as divination, cosmology, morality, and philosophy, and maintains strong associations with Confucianism. Over the centuries, it has been subject to numerous interpretations, highlighting its role in the early understanding of the world and humanity's position within it. This compact edition resurrects James Legge’s esteemed nineteenth-century translation, complemented by an insightful introduction that offers new perspectives on this intriguing work.