PoetrySelected 14 Oct 2026
A Palace Story
A Palace Story, by Po Chu-i. Translated by L. Cranmer-Byng.
Chinese · English
Po Chu-i1909 translation
A network handkerchief contains no tear.'Tis dawn at court ere wine and music sate.The rich red crops no aftermath await.Rest on a screen, and you will fall, I fear.
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Creator: Po Chu-i
Nationality / cultural background: Chinese
Work / edition: 1909 translation
Translation: L. Cranmer-Byng · English
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