The Jade Flute: Chinese Poems in Prose
by OpenStories
Original author: Various
"The Jade Flute: Chinese Poems in Prose" by Various is a collection of poetic prose pieces written during the mid-20th century. This anthology presents a diverse range of Chinese poems that explore themes of love, nature, and human emotions, reflecting the richness of Chinese literary heritage. The book captures the essence of traditional Chinese culture through its language and imagery, inviting readers into a world where nature intertwines with the human experience. The collection features works from various poets, including notable figures like Li Po and Tu Fu, whose pieces delve into love, longing, and the beauty of the natural world. Each poem offers a unique glimpse into the hearts and minds of the poets, expressing feelings of melancholy, joy, and contemplation. With delicate imagery and profound reflections, the poems evoke a sense of harmony and bittersweetness, allowing readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between humanity and the surrounding environment. The anthology serves as both an introduction to classic Chinese poetry and a timeless exploration of emotional depth.
The Jade Flute: Chinese Poems in Prose, by Various. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #47036.
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14 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Have Seen a Road That Wanders in Green Shade, That Runs Through Sweet342 words
- 2.Chapter I: Will Be Alone1,023 words
- 3.Chapter I: Sailed Back to Shore, I Walked Away From the Waters to the Friendly492 words
- 4.Chapter I: Do Not Love the East Wind Because It Carries to Me the Scent of Those263 words
- 5.Chapter I: Think You Are Sincere; I Think You Are Honorable. Therefore I Have Put255 words
- 6.Chapter I: Weep Alone Before My Silver Lamp and Grow Frail as Hsiao Yan the558 words
- 7.Chapter I: Sit on the Stone Fortress Wall ... There, Winds Bring Scent of Almond693 words
- 8.Chapter I: Dream of You. Will Ever I See You Again? Ah, Night of Sorrowing Heart!307 words
- 9.Chapter I: Have Come Now to Ask a Favor: Will You Lend Me Your Old Garden, to Use661 words
- 10.Chapter I: Dream of a Great House with Ten Thousand Rooms. There All Cold814 words
- 11.Chapter I: Am Uneasy as the Wind Rises and Your Boat Sails Off ... White-Headed817 words
- 12.Chapter I: Set My Stringed Instrument Here on the Elegant Table ... I Sit Here on236 words
- 13.Chapter I: Stare at the Silken Lines of Rain, Where My Dreams Are Floating in the187 words
- 14.Chapter I: Think of My Love ... Mirrored So in My Heart325 words