Webinars & Presentations
Asian Topic Discussions: Chinese Poetry, The Book of Songs
Join Asia for Educators for a discussion facilitated by Morgan (Paul) Rouser on the “Book of Songs” (the Shi Jing), a collection of poems, myths, and hymns dating back to 700 BCE, often seen as the foundation of Chinese literature. It is an essential text in the Confucian tradition. Understanding the content and background of these poems can give us insight into the values and habits of early Chinese culture, as well as the poetic traditions that emerged.