The Book of Songs is the beginning of China's realistic style, and his realism is still in a spontaneous state. Because the identity, status and circumstances of the authors of The Book of Songs are different, they are all in a turbulent era. In an era of change, social objective reality makes them feel their emotions, and expressing reality with poetry is the best form to express their emotions. The Book of Songs is mainly composed of four words, with overlapping chapters, distinct rhythm, harmonious phonology and beautiful music. In this beautiful form, the description of scenes or characters is objective, without deliberate modification and carving, but naturally sees emotions, forming the artistic beauty of classical realism in The Book of Songs.
The Book of Songs is an ancient collection of poems, which originated in China more than two thousand years ago. As a gripping and colorful poem, it is the glorious beginning of China literature and a batch of original masterpieces. These poems contain enthusiastic concern for social real life, the pursuit of social civilization and the great realistic spirit of facing up to the bitter and happy life.
The Book of Songs is rich in cultural connotations and implications. It is also the carrier of ancient civilization in China and the encyclopedia of ancient culture in China. Such as political thought, ethics, social production, local customs, astronomical calendar, etc., are almost all-encompassing, and become the source of studying China culture, national cultural psychology and cultural tradition.
In a word, the appearance of The Book of Songs laid a foundation for the formation of China's realistic trend of thought, with far-reaching influence. Its realistic cultural content and cultural implication are treasures worthy of our in-depth exploration.
The Book of Songs is the glorious starting point of China's realistic literature. Because of its rich content and high ideological and artistic achievements, it occupies an important position in the cultural history of China and even the world. It initiated the excellent tradition of China's poetry and exerted an indelible influence on later literature. The influence of The Book of Songs has transcended the national boundaries of China and spread to the whole world. Since18th century, French, German, English and Russian versions have appeared.