Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)

Herbert Allen Giles (1845 - 1935)

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
Play 01 I MaryAnn
00:08:54
Play 02 II MaryAnn
00:09:28