The Book of Songs
1st Edition
Published on 12. November 2012
360 pages
978-1-135-65147-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1937.
The Book of Songs is a collection of ancient Chinese songs, dating from 800 to 600 B.C. Until this was published in 1937 it had not been translated into English since the middle of nineteenth century, when sinology was still in its infancy. For the first time the original meaning of 290 out of the 305 songs is given, use being made of the advances in the study of old Chinese. The result is not merely a clear picture of early Chinese life, but also the restoration to its proper place in world literature of one of the finest collection of traditional songs.
The Book of Songs is a collection of ancient Chinese songs, dating from 800 to 600 B.C. Until this was published in 1937 it had not been translated into English since the middle of nineteenth century, when sinology was still in its infancy. For the first time the original meaning of 290 out of the 305 songs is given, use being made of the advances in the study of old Chinese. The result is not merely a clear picture of early Chinese life, but also the restoration to its proper place in world literature of one of the finest collection of traditional songs.
Reviews / Votes
'Of all the translations the highest is Mr Waley's rendering of The Book of Songsit is a triumph of poetry and scholarship.' -The Observer'Mr Waley is not only a scholar of immense learning not only a translator of exquisite sensibility... he seems not only to give new life to what is old, but atually to make something new.' -The Spectator
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
0,60 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-65147-3 (9781135651473)
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Persons
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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Courtship; Chapter 3 Marriage; Chapter 4 Warriors and Battles; Chapter 5 Agriculture; Chapter 6 Blessings on Gentle Folk; Chapter 7 Welcome; Chapter 8 Feasting; Chapter 9 The Clan Feast; Chapter 10 Sacrifice; Chapter 11 Music and Dancing; Chapter 12 Dynastie Songs; Chapter 13 Dynastie Legends; Chapter 14 Building; Chapter 15 Hunting; Chapter 16 Friendship; Chapter 17 Moral Pieces; Chapter 18 Lamentations;
