
A vivid tableau of Song‑dynasty verse unfolds, gathering Su Shi’s own reflections on spring’s tentative buds, the restless tide at night, and quiet moments beside mist‑shrouded lakes. The poems move from the playful teasing of blossoming apricots to the solemn watch over moonlit waters, each line echoing the poet’s love of nature and the fleeting emotions of travel and parting.
Listeners will hear the rustle of river reeds, the distant drum of boatmen, and the subtle ache of longing woven through elegant rhyme. The collection preserves the original cadence while offering gentle narration that brings the ancient streets of Hangzhou and the distant shores of the Yangtze to life, inviting a pause to savor the timeless beauty of a world both far away and surprisingly close.
Language
zh
Duration
~42 minutes (40K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-12-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1037–1101
A giant of Song dynasty literature, this poet and essayist wrote with warmth, wit, and an eye for everyday life. His work ranges from lyrical reflections on exile and friendship to sharp, memorable prose that still feels vivid centuries later.
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