The Book of Songs comprehensively reflects the history of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Spring and Autumn Period, and records the historical development and realistic situation in all directions and in many aspects, including almost all aspects of society-politics, economy, military affairs, folk customs, marriage, love and culture. It provides irreplaceable historical data and value for later historians to study the life and culture of the ancients. The Book of Songs has a lofty position and far-reaching influence in the history of China literature, which has established the leading position of China's poetry in the world culture.
In the Analects of Confucius, the description of the Book of Songs is the most complete. Confucius said, "Boy, why did Mo Xuefu write poetry? Poetry can be appreciated, watched, grouped and resented. Your father is far away, and you know the names of birds, animals and plants better. " ("The Analects of Confucius Yang Huo")
By studying the Book of Songs, we can know how to serve our parents in the near future. From a distance, you can know how to serve the monarch. Besides, you can also know the names of plants, animals and birds widely.
The Book of Songs is a literary work, which attaches great importance to true feelings. It can't be distorted, artificial or simply piled up.
The content of The Book of Songs is the expression of sincere feelings, and only sincerity can lead to sincerity.
The Book of Songs makes us understand that instead of complaining, we should cherish what we have, so that we can have a wonderful life.
When reading the Book of Songs, there is only one thing to understand, that is, what is man and what is life.