Confucius was a great thinker, educator and statesman of ancient China and founder of the Confucian school of thought. For over two thousand years since his death, his teachings have exerted a profound and far-reaching influence on Chinese history. Qu Chunli's historical novel The Life of Confucius from his birth till his death also tells something about his ancestors and offspring up to modern times. Vivid description is given about various aspects of his life including his moral principles, teaching career, political activities, and collections of ancient documents.
