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Fir-Flower Tablets: Poems Translated from the Chinese

by Florence Wheelock Ayscough

Level C1 · AdvancedPoetry143 chapters
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About this book

Delve into a unique collaboration that breathes poetic life into ancient Chinese verses, blending literal translation with artistic spirit to reveal the rich imagery and subtle meanings hidden within each character. Experience a fresh gateway to classical Chinese poetry through this delicate fusion of languages and cultures.

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Contents

143 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02ILLUSTRATIONS
03INTRODUCTION
04SONGS OF THE MARCHES
05THE BATTLE TO THE SOUTH OF THE CITY
06THE PERILS OF THE SHU ROAD
07LOOKING AT THE MOON AFTER RAIN
08THE LONELY WIFE
09THE PLEASURES WITHIN THE PALACE
10THE YOUNG GIRLS OF YÜEH
11WRITTEN IN THE CHARACTER OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN GRIEVING BEFORE HER MIRROR
12SONGS TO THE PEONIES SUNG TO THE AIR: "PEACEFUL BRIGHTNESS"

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