Please note: In order to keep Hive up to date and provide users with the best features, we are no longer able to fully support Internet Explorer. The site is still available to you, however some sections of the site may appear broken. We would encourage you to move to a more modern browser like Firefox, Edge or Chrome in order to experience the site fully.

Supporting your high street Find out how »
The Book of Songs, Paperback / softback Book

The Book of Songs Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

Out of stock

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.

Information

Other Formats

Save 4%

£42.99

£41.09

Out of stock
Add to Basket
Sign in to add to wishlist
 
Free Home Delivery

on all orders

 
Pick up orders

from local bookshops

Information