[_Books II., III., and IV. are omitted_]

Book V. Wan Chang.--
Part I



THE SHI-KING

Introduction

_Part I.--Lessons from the States_.

BOOK I.--THE ODES OF CHOW AND THE SOUTH.--
Celebrating the Virtue of King Wan's Bride
Celebrating the Industry of King Wan's Queen
In Praise of a Bride
Celebrating T'ae-Sze's Freedom from Jealousy
The Fruitfulness of the Locust
Lamenting the Absence of a Cherished Friend
Celebrating the Goodness of the Descendants of King Wan
The Virtuous Manners of the Young Women
Praise of a Rabbit-Catcher
The Song of the Plantain-Gatherers
The Affection of the Wives on the Joo

BOOK II.--THE ODES OF SHAOU AND THE SOUTH.--
The Marriage of a Princess
The Industry and Reverence of a Prince's Wife