Book of Songs (Shi-Jing)

The Book of Songs (Shi-Jing), Volume 1 of the Chinese Bound series, offers a profound look into the foundations of ancient Chinese literature. This anthology contains 305 works dating from the 11th to 7th centuries BCE, traditionally attributed to the compilation of Confucius. As a cornerstone of Confucianism and classical poetry, these verses range from simple folk songs regarding love and courtship to complex poems about court life and political satire.

This specific edition from Amber Books Ltd presents a selected anthology of 25 classic poems in a dual-language format. It serves as an important resource for language study and reference, as well as for those exploring regional and cultural themes within ancient literature. The Book of Songs (Shi-Jing), Volume 1, is produced using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, making it a significant piece of historical poetry and a vital text for studying Eastern religions and sacred texts.