Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient Chinese Songs of the Various States is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a collection of ancient Chinese songs that were sung in the different states of China during the Zhou dynasty. The book contains translations of the lyrics of these songs, as well as historical and cultural context to help readers understand the significance of the songs. The songs cover a range of themes, including love, war, politics, and daily life. The book provides a unique insight into the culture and history of ancient China, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, literature, or music.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.