The She King: or, The Book of Ancient Poetry translated into English Verse with Essays and Notes by James Legge

The She King: or, The Book of Ancient Poetry translated into English Verse with Essays and Notes by James Legge, published in 1876. This is volume III of The Chinese Classics series. Part I: 1-188 pp, Part II: 189-283 pp, Part III: 284-349 pp, Part IV 350-391 pp. A collection of ancient Chinese poetry that predates even Confucius. As the translator James Legge outlines in this book, it is most probably a collection of the best work of earlier poetic compellations. The relevance comes from it being considered an aesthetic and moral guide to over 2000 years of Chinese civilization. Hardcover with gilt lettering and shelfwear to corners and ends.