Chinese professor reads Tang Dynasty poem The Willow Tree in English
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Revered ancient Chinese poet and calligrapher He Zhizhang (659–744) authored the renowned poem The Willow Tree. British and American poetry expert Wang Shiren reads aloud its English translation on the campus of Peking University, where the retired professor worked for decades. The poem likens willow tree branches to fringes made of jade and early spring breezes to pruning scissors. Enjoy the exquisite rendition of this timeless work. (Credit to Peking University)