Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)
Dear Land of Flowers, forgive me! -- that I took
These snatches from thy glittering wealth of song,
And twisted to the uses of a book
Strains that to alien harps can na'er belong.
Thy gems shine purer in their native bed
Concealed, beyond the pry of vulgar eyes;
And there, through labyrinths of language led,
The patient student grasps the glowing prize.
Yet many, in their race toward other goals,
May joy to feel, albeit at second-hand,
Some far faint heart-throb of poetic souls
Whose breath makes incense in the flowery Land.
Introductory poem by H.A.G.
Genre(s): Poetry
Language: English
Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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Play 01 | I | MaryAnn |
00:08:54 |
Play 02 | II | MaryAnn |
00:09:28 |