美文阅读 | 钱塘湖春行 On Qiantang Lake in Spring (白居易)

About this episode

This episode features classic poetry readings, including works by Bai Juyi and Elizabeth Bishop, reflecting on the themes of spring and nature.

Opening Quote In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. (Margaret Atwood) Classics Recited 钱塘湖春行 白居易 A Cold Spring Elizabeth Bishop

Topics covered

• spring
• poetry
• classics
• nature
• literature

Keywords

• Qiantang Lake
• spring
• poetry
• Bai Juyi
• Elizabeth Bishop

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 钱塘湖春行, A Cold Spring

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