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1. 1. The Book Of Songs

   

   A lucid, accessible translation of an ancient Chinese anthology of a few hundred short poems—folk songs, love lyrics, court odes and ritual hymns—that vividly portray everyday life, nature, grief, desire, politics and religious ceremony in early Zhou society; the translations aim to preserve the originals’ plain, musical quality while offering clear notes and commentary that illuminate historical context, social customs and imagery, giving readers both immediate emotional impact and a broader window into early Chinese values and institutions.

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