Shijing

Author: Wu Zhenbo
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Book of Songs is a collection of Chinese poetry. It was compiled in the mid-Spring and Autumn period, edited and revised by Confucius, and retained 305 poems. By the Han Dynasty, it was listed as one of the six classics of Confucianism. The Book of Songs reflects the political life, folk customs, economic systems, and production conditions of China from the early Western Zhou Dynasty to the mid-Spring and Autumn period, showcasing the primitive features of ancient society. It is widely recognized as the origin of Chinese poetry and the glorious starting point of Chinese literature. It paved a unique path for Chinese poetry and holds an extremely important position in the history of Chinese literature. The Book of Songs is a collection of Chinese poetry. It was compiled in the mid-Spring and Autumn period, edited and revised by Confucius, and retained 305 poems. By the Han Dynasty, it was listed as one of the six classics of Confucianism. The Book of Songs reflects the political life, folk customs, economic systems, and production conditions of China from the early Western Zhou Dynasty to the mid-Spring and Autumn period, showcasing the primitive features of ancient society. The Book of Songs is widely recognized as the origin of Chinese poetry and the glorious starting point of Chinese literature. It paved a unique path for Chinese poetry and holds an extremely important position in the history of Chinese literature. To help children better understand this classic work and absorb the nourishment of traditional culture, we have selected over one hundred poems suitable for children from The Book of Songs. We have not only provided simple explanations, easy-to-understand translations, and concise reviews but also accompanied them with exquisite illustrations that align with the content. The purpose is to help young readers delve deeper into the essence of the original poems, allowing them to follow the flow of literature from its source, broaden their horizons, and enhance their knowledge. We believe that children who read this book will undoubtedly gain unexpected and immense rewards.