History & Politics
In Honour of the Achievements of King Wu
Translated by William Jennings (1891) · From The Shi King (Jennings, 1891), Part IV, Book ii
History & Politics
O, great was Wu the king,
For mightiest deeds renowned!
Gifted indeed was Wan,
Who paved his followers' way;
Thou, Wu, took'st up his work,
Didst vanquish Yin, and stay-
Its deeds of cruelty;
Performing to the fall
Thy task of high emprise.
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Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “In Honour of the Achievements of King Wu.” Translated by William Jennings. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/443/.
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Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “In Honour of the Achievements of King Wu.” Translated by William Jennings. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/443/.
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