Selections from the Book of Poetry

The Book of Songs is the first collection of ancient Chinese poems, mainly composed of lyrics, narrative poems, satirical poems and folk songs. It vividly describes various aspects of the social life of the Zhou Dynasty. It has a high artistic attainment, is an immortal literary masterpiece in China and the world. It has had a profound influence on the literary creation of later generations.The audio book contains the Chinese classic poems form Elegies of the South, translated by Mr. Xu Yuanchong. Recited in Chinese and English by professionals, the audio book is expected to help "readers" coming from varied language and cultural backgrounds to better enjoy the beauty of classic Chinese poems.