"The Shih King, or, Book of Poetry" by James Legge is a collection of old Chinese poems translated into English, offering a view of ancient Chinese society and beliefs. The introduction describes the structure of the collection, which includes many poems organized by theme and purpose, like government, morality, and rituals. It highlights the importance of these poems in expressing the thoughts of the writers and their role in reflecting the values of ancient China. The collection's growth is mentioned, including the influence of figures like Confucius, who helped select and preserve these poems. The introduction prepares the reader for an exploration of the odes, emphasizing their significance in portraying historical happenings, deep feelings, and ethical standards of the people.
The Shih King, or, Book of Poetry From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3
By James Legge
Enter a world of ancient China through translated poems exploring deep thoughts, societal values, and historical events.
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About the AuthorJames Legge was a Scottish linguist, missionary, sinologist, and translator
who was best known as an early translator of Classical Chinese texts into English. Legge served as a representative of the London Missionary Society in Malacca and Hong Kong (1840–1873) and was the first Professor of Chinese at Oxford University (1876–1897). In association with Max Müller he prepared the monumental Sacred Books of the East series, published in 50 volumes between 1879 and 1891.
James Legge was a Scottish linguist, missionary, sinologist, and translator who was best known as an early translator of Classical Chinese texts into English. Legge served as a representative of the London Missionary Society in Malacca and Hong Kong (1840–1873) and was the first Professor of Chinese at Oxford University (1876–1897). In association with Max Müller he prepared the monumental Sacred Books of the East series, published in 50 volumes between 1879 and 1891.
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