The Shih King

By James Legge, James Confucius, James Mencius

Book Overview

The Shih King is a book translated by James Legge that contains a collection of ancient Chinese poems and songs. Also known as the Book of Odes or the Classic of Poetry, it is one of the oldest and most important works of Chinese literature. The poems cover a wide range of topics such as love, nature, politics, and daily life, providing a glimpse into the cultural and social values of ancient China. The book is divided into four sections, each containing a different type of poem: hymns, odes, songs, and minor verses. Legge's translation is considered to be one of the most influential and accurate versions of the Shih King, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in Chinese literature and culture.Heaven protects and establishes thee. It grants thee all excellence, So that thine every matter is right, And thou receivest every Heavenly favour. It sends down to thee long-during happiness, Which the days are not sufficient to enjoy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162708255
• ISBN13: 9781162708256
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"