The Pressgang At Stone Moat Village
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Read MoreTO MY RETIRED FRIEND WEI
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Read MoreA view of Taishan
A VIEW OF TAISHANWhat shall I say of the Great Peak? --The ancient dukedoms are everywhere green,Inspired and stirred by
Read MoreAt Fifteen I Went with the Army
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Read MoreThe Eastern Gate
The Eastern GateI went out at the eastern gate:I never thought to return.But I came back to the gate with my heart full
Read MoreFighting South of the Castle
Fighting South of the CastleThey fought south of the Castle,They died north of the wall.They died in the moors and were
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In the song Dynasty (960-1279),there was a scholar whose name was Wen Tong and who styled himself Yuke. He was not only
Read MoreLong-song Lay
Long-song LayGreen are the garden mallows! SoonThe morning dews will be a-drying.Though wide the blithe Spring shed his
Read MoreThe Dew That on Shallot-leaves Lies
The Dew That on Shallot-leaves LiesHow soon in sunlight driesThe dew that on shallot-leaves lies!Yet the same dew,Though
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