Shi Jing

Classic of Poetry, Book of Odes, Book of Songs
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Shi Jing, also known as the Book of Odes or Classic of Poetry, is the first anthology of Chinese poetry.

It consists of 311 poems (6 without text) dating from the Zhou Dynasty (1027-771 BC) to the Spring & Autumn Period (770-476 BC).

The poems are categorized into four main sections: 'Airs of the States' (guofeng), 'Minor Court Hymns' (xiaoya), 'Major Court Hymns' (daya), and 'Eulogies' (song).

These poems touch on emotions, social situations, events, and matters of state, providing valuable insights into Chinese civilization and culture.

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