Shijing

Author: Confucius (Spring and Autumn Period)
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: As one of the famous "Thirteen Classics," the Book of Songs has always held significant social functions in feudal society, such as "correcting right and wrong, moving heaven and earth, and moving ghosts and gods," as well as "uniting couples, fostering filial piety, strengthening human relationships, promoting education, and transforming customs." Therefore, over the past two thousand years, Confucian scholars and old scholars have all appeared with a solemn demeanor, diligently incorporating the Book of Songs into the orthodox throne, in hopes of aligning with such "solemn and grand" functions. During the era of Confucianism's dominance, its influence was very extensive. It can be said that before the last emperor, the Xuantong Emperor, abdicated in Chinese history, almost no work on the Book of Songs could escape the realm of Confucianism. Thus, it is essential for us to first understand the Confucian context of the Book of Songs when studying it today. This is an undeniable fact. The Book of Songs is our first collection of poems, consisting of 305 pieces. The Book of Songs published by Yuelu this time includes the original text, annotations with translations, making it convenient for readers to read.