Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)

About this film

LibriVox recording of Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選) by Herbert Allen Giles. Read in English by MaryAnn Spiegel. 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. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . Download M4B (8MB)

Directors & creators

Herbert Allen Giles

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;poetry; death; chinese; love; seduction; cricket; carpe diem

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