Explore "The Book of Songs" (Shijing), the earliest anthology of Chinese poetry, reflecting over five centuries of society from the early Western Zhou to the mid-Spring and Autumn periods. Comprising 311 poems, this revered Confucian classic is divided into "Airs of the States," "Odes," and "Hymns." Delve into the profound world of ancient Chinese culture, tradition, and philosophy through this foundational literary masterpiece.