The Complete Translation and Commentary of the Book of Songs

Author: Jiasheng Li
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The author deeply loves his national culture and holds a profound appreciation for the genuine and beautiful meaning of the Classic of Poetry. Drawing on years of research and teaching on the Classic of Poetry, he has not only absorbed the achievements of scholars from ancient and modern times but also engaged in independent thinking, connecting it with modern and ancient folk customs, language, and more. He pays close attention to uncovering the subtle yet enlightening aspects of the poems, aiming to present new insights, which led to the creation of this book. The writing style of this book is as follows:
1. The original text is based on the《》 edition of the Classic of Poetry published by Zhonghua Book Company, with reference to Ruan Yuan's . Errors in the text are explained in the annotations.
2. The poems are arranged according to the Feng, Xiaoya, Daya, Zhou Song, Lu Song, and Shang Song. The concepts of "Feng," "Ya," and "Song" are explained where relevant.
3. Below each poem title, a "preliminary explanation" is provided, including the Poem Sequence, Zhu Xi's Commentary on the Classic of Poetry, and the main views of scholars throughout history. If the author's view aligns with that of the scholars, it is omitted.
4. The original poem is listed on the left and divided into chapters, while the translated poem is on the right, aligned for comparison.
5. The "annotations" are accurate, concise, and well-supported. Annotations that appear first are more detailed, while later annotations are relatively brief.
6. The "analysis" section provides a concise and brief evaluation of the ideological content and artistic features of the works, taking into account their value, significance, and influence.