What's the difference between The Book of Songs and pre-Qin prose?

The creative purpose of The Book of Songs and pre-Qin prose is different in literary form.

1. The Book of Songs is the earliest collection of poems in China, including poems from the 0 th century BC to the 6 th century BC, including elegance, elegance and ode. The creation purpose of The Book of Songs is mainly to publicize the virtues and achievements of the monarch, express people's feelings and aspirations, and carry forward the national spirit and cultural traditions. The Book of Songs also has the significance of sacrifice and worship to a certain extent, and is widely used in sacrifice activities.

2. Pre-Qin prose is the earliest collection of prose in China, including Zuo Zhuan, Guoyu and Warring States Policy. The purpose of pre-Qin prose creation is mainly to record political, military, economic, cultural and other events, or to express the author's thoughts, feelings and views. In content and form, the pre-Qin prose is richer and more diverse than the Book of Songs, which can be history books, speeches, discussions, diaries, letters and other forms, and the content is more extensive and specific.