The Shih King, also known as the Book of Odes, is a collection of ancient Chinese poetry dating back to the Zhou dynasty. This book is a translation of the Shih King by James Legge, a Scottish sinologist who was known for his translations of Chinese classics. The Shih King consists of 305 poems, which are divided into four sections: the Hsiao Ya, the Ta Ya, the Sung, and the Wu. The poems cover a wide range of topics such as love, nature, morality, politics, and war. Many of the poems are written in a simple and direct style, making them easy to understand and appreciate. The Shih King is considered one of the most important works of Chinese literature and has had a significant impact on Chinese culture and history. This translation by James Legge is widely regarded as one of the most accurate and faithful translations of the Shih King available in English.Heaven protects and establishes thee. It grants thee all excellence, So that thine every matter is right, And thou receivest every Heavenly favour. It sends down to thee long-during happiness, Which the days are not sufficient to enjoy.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.