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The Analects of Confucius (tr Burton Watson)
Watson, Burton; Confucius
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historical fiction
philosophical nonfiction
past tense
third limited POV
~158 pp
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2026-04-12
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philosophical
reflective
wise
A slow-burn historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding. Character-driven and action-forward.
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Prose density
45
sparse
dense
Pacing
20
slow burn
propulsive
Emotional tone
60
dark
hopeful
Worldbuilding
10
minimal
maximal
Char / plot
10
character-driven
plot-driven
Interiority
30
external
introspective
Ending
70
unresolved
cathartic
Stakes
40
intimate
epic
Content
Violence
10%
none
extreme
Sexual content
0%
none
explicit
Humor
20%
serious
comedic
Romance
0%
none
central
Structure & Cast
Structure
Word count
39,376
Page count
~158 pp
Prologue
—
Epilogue
—
Tense
past
Cast & World
POV
third limited
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