The She King: Or The Book Of Ancient Poetry (1876) Hardback - 2010

The She King: Or The Book Of Ancient Poetry (1876) is a book written by James Legge, a Scottish sinologist and missionary who translated many Chinese classics into English. The book is a collection of ancient Chinese poems, also known as the Book of Odes or the Book of Songs, which were compiled and edited during the Zhou dynasty (1046�������256 BCE). The poems cover a wide range of topics such as love, war, nature, and daily life, and reflect the values and beliefs of the ancient Chinese society. The She King is considered one of the Five Classics of Confucianism and is regarded as a fundamental text for understanding Chinese culture and history. Legge's translation is highly regarded for its accuracy and readability, and has been widely used as a reference by scholars and students of Chinese literature. The book includes an introduction by Legge, as well as annotations and notes to help readers understand the context and meaning of the poems. Overall, The She King is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture, literature, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.