{"product_id":"the-book-of-songs-chinese-english-edition-the-complete-305-poems-translated-by-xu-yuanchong","title":"The Book of Songs (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete 305 Poems, Translated by Xu Yuanchong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/cd1c1b72bdf50045fb32c362de9e180e719dcf517a9439674a092a8dba8c4c25.jpg?v=1793432405\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDiscover the Soul of Chinese Literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStep back in time to the cradle of Chinese civilization with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Book of Poetry (Shi Jing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Compiled over 2,500 years ago, this is the earliest existing collection of Chinese poetry and one of the \"Five Classics\" that shaped Eastern philosophy and culture. This edition brings these ancient verses to life for the modern English reader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy This Edition is a Must-Have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMasterful Translation by Xu Yuanchong:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRenowned as the \"translation master\" of China, Xu Yuanchong is celebrated worldwide for his poetic and rhythmic English renderings of classical Chinese texts. His translation preserves the musicality, emotion, and spirit of the original poems while making them accessible and moving for English-speaking audiences\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.zufe.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=71534f3876726a59772f3076794631564f715a7a7a673d3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ilas.fslib.com.cn\/ILASOPAC\/NTRdrBookRetr.do?SearchType=author\u0026amp;SearchKey=\u0026amp;PageNum=10\u0026amp;searchWay=searchWayPrv\u0026amp;ResearchSearchType=null\u0026amp;researchSearchKey=null\u0026amp;qualityType=0\u0026amp;LeftClassifyType=classify\u0026amp;LeftClassifyKey=H\u0026amp;LeftTypeType=type\u0026amp;LeftTypeKey=0\u0026amp;leftPublishType=publish\u0026amp;leftPublishKey=%E4%BA%94%E6%B4%B2%E4%BC%A0%E6%92%AD%E5%87%BA%E7%89%88%E7%A4%BE\u0026amp;LeftPubyearType=pubyear\u0026amp;LeftPubyearKey=2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBilingual Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresented with the original Classical Chinese text alongside the English translation, this book is an invaluable resource for language learners, sinologists, and poetry lovers who wish to appreciate the nuances of both languages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Treasure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 305 poems within offer a vivid panorama of Zhou Dynasty society (c. 1000–600 BC). From the courts of kings to the fields of farmers, from songs of courtship to hymns of sacrifice, you'll gain profound insight into the beliefs, struggles, and joys of ancient China\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.zufe.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=71534f3876726a59772f3076794631564f715a7a7a673d3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePremium Hardback Edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePublished by China Intercontinental Press (五洲传播出版社) in collaboration with Zhonghua Book Company, this hardcover volume features a clean, elegant design, making it a beautiful addition to any bookshelf or a perfect gift for culture enthusiasts\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/71b87a0d88b09fb9dc28b6bfdd3c16427ce5bbaa4a00c79201fef557780224c6.jpg?v=1793432409\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/b5f1665c4eac8697c09814c8f8d70b0f06f99ed90ad254c2238f1d9f4ac07e70.jpg?v=1793432413\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462448177486,"sku":"978-7-5085-4360-4-1275933-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/dd7c3ec79b5d66a41acb38cc87130b4a5d08338f6829d40caac8269635600d6c.jpg?v=1793417229","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/the-book-of-songs-chinese-english-edition-the-complete-305-poems-translated-by-xu-yuanchong","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}