"Song of Songs Translation and Notes - Translated and Annotated by Zhou Zhenfu: Separate Collection"

Author: Zhou Zhenfu
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: As one of China's first comprehensive collection of poems, the Book of Songs holds an indispensable position in the study of traditional Chinese culture. Over the centuries, numerous commentaries and translations of the Book of Songs have been produced by renowned scholars, each offering diverse perspectives and methods. This book is a labor of love by Zhou Zhenfu, with meticulous annotations on every poem, including its main themes and individual characters. It provides concise summaries of previous interpretations, adds phonetic marks to obscure characters, and pairs each line with colloquial translations that are just as melodious and easy to read. It is an ideal edition of the Book of Songs suitable for readers of all levels.