This book is Mr. Liushahe's work explaining the Book of Songs. He selected 81 typical chapters from the 305 poems in the Book of Songs, and interpreted the Book of Songs based on the nature of poetry.
Unlike other "annotations" on the Book of Songs on the market, Mr. Liushahe's explanations in the book pay great attention to the social scene at that time and the emotions of the poems. The language is very lively and humorous, and there are many Sichuan dialects used, making it very easy and enjoyable to read.
During the revision process of this book, a section on poetry reviews from past dynasties was added, and comments by Fang Yurun, Wang Fuzhi, Wen Yiduo and others were selected to complement Liushahe's explanations. 93 Illustrations have been added, including pictures from Hosoi's "Illustrated Book of Songs" and ancient Chinese paintings, integrating poetry, painting, and commentary to provide a comprehensive understanding of the content of poetry. Added phonetic notations for rare characters and place name annotations for barrier-free reading.
Reader comments
He is not as boring as other annotated books, but uses humorous language to bring the stories and emotions in the Book of Songs to life. I especially like his description of the social scenes at that time, which makes me feel like I have traveled back to that era. Moreover, there are many exquisite illustrations in the book, which combined with his explanations, gave me a deeper understanding of the Book of Songs. It feels like watching a vivid historical drama! This reminds me of "Guan Ju" in "The Book of Songs". The romantic emotions and beautiful verses are really intoxicating. I think this book is not only suitable for people who are interested in the Book of Songs, but also for friends who want to understand ancient Chinese culture.
He is not as boring as other annotated books, but uses humorous language to bring the stories and emotions in the Book of Songs to life. I especially like his description of the social scenes at that time, which makes me feel like I have traveled back to that era. Moreover, there are many exquisite illustrations in the book, which combined with his explanations, gave me a deeper understanding of the Book of Songs. It feels like watching a vivid historical drama! This reminds me of "Guan Ju" in "The Book of Songs". The romantic emotions and beautiful verses are really intoxicating. I think this book is not only suitable for people who are interested in the Book of Songs, but also for friends who want to understand ancient Chinese culture.