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Synopsis
The Book of Songs is China's earliest poetry anthology, containing 305 poems from the Western Zhou to mid-Spring and Autumn period.
Overview
The Book of Songs (Shi Jing) is China's earliest poetry collection, containing 305 poems spanning about 500 years from the Western Zhou to the mid-Spring and Autumn period.
Three Sections
| Section | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Feng (Airs) | Folk songs from various states | 160 |
| Ya (Odes) | Court music | 105 |
| Song (Elegies) | Temple sacrifice songs | 40 |
References
- Baidu Baike: Shi Jing
- Wikipedia: Classic of Poetry
- Guoxue Network
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