Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選): Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選), credited to Herbert Allen Giles, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

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.

Recording facts

• Recording title: Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)
• Author credits: Herbert Allen Giles
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 2
• Listed recording duration: 18:22

Catalogue topics

• poetry
• death
• chinese
• love
• seduction
• cricket
• carpe diem

Track guide

1. 01 - I — 8:54
2. 02 - II — 9:28

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