description: This anthology was first compiled in the second century AD. Its poems, originating from the state of Chu and rooted in Shamanism, are grouped under 17 titles. The earliest poems were composed in the 4th century BC and almost half of them are traditionally ascribed to Qu Yuan. In his introduction to this edition, David Hawkes provides a discussion of the history of these poems and their context, styles and themes.
language: English
title: The Songs Of The South
titlecomplete: The Songs Of The South
genres: Ancient, Chinese Literature, Asian Literature, Asia, Literature, History, Ancient History, Classics, Poetry, China
ratings_count: 119
publisher: Penguin Books