in many writings by Mencius, he says "from Book of Poetry"?

Question

what book is he talking about, I tried to google it but I coudlnt find anything

Answer 1

The Book of Poetry, (Shi Jing or Shih Ching) also known as Classic of Poetry, the Book of Songs or the Book of Odes is one of the five classic Confician texts

http://www.talesofoldchina.com/journal/1926/t-cj2601-4.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_of_Poetry

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Classics