Analects (Noun)
Meaning
A collection of excerpts from a literary work.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The publication of the author's analects served as a lasting testament to her profound insights on life and morality.
- Scholars often study the analects from famous novels to gain a deeper understanding of the author's intentions.
- Some readers prefer browsing the analects of a classic book before deciding whether to read the entire thing.
- A collection of Shakespeare's analects is often used in high school literature classes to illustrate the playwright's mastery of language.
- The book of analects from Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' provides a glimpse into the Russian author's philosophical views on war and society.