The Book of Songs

First published in 1937 this volume is a collection of ancient Chinese songs, dating from 800 to 600 B.C. Until it was published in 1937 it had not been translated into English since the middle of the nineteenth century.

Auteur

Arthur Waley

Résumé
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.

Contenu

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;