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The Book of Songs: The Ancient Chinese Classic of Poetry

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by Arthur Waley (Trans.), Joseph R. Allen (Ed.), Stephen Owen (Foreword)

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One of the five Confucian classics, The Book of Songs (Shijing) is the oldest collection of poetry in world literature and the finest treasure of traditional songs left from antiquity. Where the other Confucian classics treat “outward things: deeds, moral precepts, the way the world works,” as Stephen Owen tells us in his foreword, The Book of Songs is “the classic of the human heart and the human mind.”

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ISBN13: 9780802134776

ISBN10: 0802134777

Language: English

Publisher: Grove

Publication Year: 1996

Format: Paperback

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Timeless poetry revealing human nature and ancient life.
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If you're interested in exploring the roots of Chinese culture and literature, this classic collection offers a glimpse into ancient human emotions and society. Its timeless verses continue to resonate, making it a profound read for anyone curious about the human heart and mind through history.

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