Why did Confucius spend so much time sorting out the Book of Songs?

In the era of Confucius, education and learning were monopolized by the government. The government put forward the banner of "no class for all", recruited disciples to give lectures in a private capacity, and founded the first private school in the history of China.

Six textbooks, Poetry, Book, Rite, Music, Yijing and Chunqiu, have been compiled. The content is divided into four subjects: morality, speech, politics and literature for education.

Based on his rich teaching practice, Confucius put forward a set of educational theories and teaching methods.

Confucius revised poetry and corrected music. China's first literary work, The Book of Songs, was compiled into a book by Confucius.

Confucius' interpretation of The Book of Songs involves literature, politics, ethics, education and other aspects. Some important ideas and concepts have played an important guiding role in the literary creation of later generations and produced extremely extensive and profound influence.

The Book of Songs and On Confucius' Poetry compiled by Confucius are the "living water" of China's literature and literary theory for more than 2,500 years.

Confucius spent most of his life in the educational work of preaching, teaching and solving doubts. He created effective education and teaching methods. Summarized and advocated a set of correct learning principles; Formed a relatively complete teaching content system; Put forward a series of far-reaching educational thoughts; Set a good example of teachers' morality.