Translations of the Book of Songs (Shijing)

[Basil]

i was wondering if anyone is familiar with any translations of the Shijing and had any recommendations.  I know that Ezra Pound has an edition and I like his poetry but also know he wasn't the most qualified to do the work of translation.  

[AmberOwl]

I have Arthur Waley's translation. His is a highly rated translation, but translating poetry from Chinese and retaining the feel of the original is next to impossible of course.  I'm not familiar with Pound's translation but perhaps work with both, Waley's for translation accuracy and Pound's for poetic feel. I bought it more to get a feel of ancient Chinese culture, and that it certainly gives. It is a great reminder that we humans have changed little emotionally over the last few millennia. 

 

 

[Shubin]

How about this one?

The Book of Poetry (Library of Chinese Classics) https://www.amazon.com/Book-Poetry-Library-Chinese-Classics/dp/B002AO8N9O

[dawei]

http://www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/bop/index.htm

 

http://www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/boo/index.htm

 

I own this:

https://www.amazon.com/Millenniums-Moonbeams-Historical-Anthology-Classical/dp/0879684453

 

 

[Basil]

Thank you all for these suggestions - there are more options than I was aware.