Chants de Chu
The poems and pieces of the "Chu Ci" anthology vary, in formal poetic style. "Chu Ci" includes varying metrics, varying use of exclamatory particles, and the varying presence of the "luan" (envoi). The styles of the "Chu Ci" compare and contrast with the poems of the "Shi Jing" anthology ("Book of Songs", or "Song" style), with the typical Han poetry styles, and with Qu Yuan's style in "The Lament".