In The Book of Poetry, there are many poems about women, which are seldomly seen in the later period. many later.The images of women are plentiful and varied: they almost appear everywhere----by the river or in the mulberry; they contributes their energy to their country and home; they laugh because they are happy; they worry because their husbands are out. So many images of women enrich The Book of Poetry by both the spirit and artistic skills.The Book of Poetry shows us the degree, character, morality, taste of the women in that era. With an important history value, it can guide us to elevate the degree of women today.To reveal images of women in the era of The Book of Poetry comprehensively, my essay describes the women firstly, and enters their mind secondly, studies their degree at last.My essay adopts theories of famous scholars, especially those theories which embellish women, and illustrates appreciation on the poems, then to return the true features to the women. So, my essay studies not only the songs about the women in The Book of Poetry, but also expresses the praises to the women in The Book of Poetry.
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