The image of abandoned wives in The Book of Songs is vivid and vivid, which has its unique aesthetic and social significance. We can understand the life and feelings of women as the most unfortunate part of the disadvantaged groups-abandoned wives, gain insight into the marriage and family situation at that time, understand the social status of women at that time, and experience the overall style and virtue of ancient women.
In the era of The Book of Songs, a male-centered society has long been formed. Although the patriarchal ethics is not as strict as in the middle and late feudal society, women have no independent economic status, and it is a common phenomenon in society to become accessories of men after marriage. As a vulnerable group of women, marriage is their only dependence and outlet. Once a relationship breaks down, it is often women who suffer the most.
The life of a deserted wife is miserable. The abandoned wives' poems in The Book of Songs not only show their weakness, helplessness and resignation, but also show their self-confidence, self-improvement, diligence and kindness. This poem vividly depicts the moving images of women in China who are determined, hardworking, gentle and affectionate.
The Book of Songs is the earliest collection of poems in China. The Book of Songs contains 305 poems about 500 years from the early Western Zhou Dynasty to the mid-Spring and Autumn Period, which are divided into three categories: style, elegance and ode. The Book of Songs comprehensively and profoundly reflected the social life at that time. It vividly shows us with its rich cultural connotation, extensive creative themes and perfect artistic forms.