1. These poems are divided into three parts: wind, elegance and ode. The Wind is a ballad of the Zhou Dynasty, 160. Elegance is the formal elegance of Zhou people, which is divided into harmony and elegance, with a total of 105. Ode is a musical song used by Zhou and aristocratic ancestral temples, which is divided into three parts, namely, Song, Song and Shang, with a total of 40 articles.
2. Wind is the essence of The Book of Songs, and most of its works spread among the people, showing people's dissatisfaction and resistance to love, war, corvee and oppression, as well as their yearning and pursuit for a better life. Works in the Wind covers various themes and styles, including lyricism, narration, satire and humor. It is an important part of China's ancient literature.
3. Elegance is a solemn part of The Book of Songs, and its works are mainly music songs at court banquets or court meetings, which are divided into Xiaoya and Elegance. Xiaoya was mainly written by noble literati, and their works mainly expressed their concern about current politics and their feelings about personal destiny. And "elegance" is a sacrifice made by the princes and nobles of the Zhou Dynasty. His works mainly praise the merits of ancestors and the peace of the country.
The Significance of The Book of Songs in the History of Literature
1. First of all, The Book of Songs is one of the sources of China literature and has a far-reaching influence on later literature. Its poetic form, theme and style have influenced many literary works in later generations, such as Chu Ci, Han Fu, Tang Poetry and Song Poetry. At the same time, some poetic themes and ideas in The Book of Songs, such as love, affection, friendship, loyalty, filial piety, kindness and so on.
Secondly, The Book of Songs is one of the cornerstones of China's culture and spirit. It reflects the social customs, habits and concepts of the Zhou Dynasty, such as "Rite", "Music", "Benevolence" and "Righteousness", and occupies an important position in China culture. At the same time, the poems in The Book of Songs also express people's thoughts and feelings about nature, the universe and life.
3. Finally, The Book of Songs has unique artistic and cultural value. His poems have various forms, including four words, five words and six words, and the language is concise, beautiful and vivid. At the same time, some poems in The Book of Songs also have high cultural value, such as scenes reflecting ancient social life and pictures depicting ancient natural scenery.