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"Collection of Women" is a collection of works compiled by Qing Dynasty writer Chen Weisong. It mainly collects anecdotes and poems about women since the early Qing Dynasty. The book not only records the beautiful thoughts and noble conduct of many talented women, such as the story of Li Xiangjun rejecting Tian Yang and Ruan Dacheng, but also depicts the displacement of famous women in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, and expresses the thoughts of the survivors of the early Qing Dynasty about their homeland. In addition, the book also contains some works that express the pain of family and country, reflecting the social background during the revolution of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Overall, "Collection of Women" is an important reference for studying female literature and culture in the Qing Dynasty.