Project Gutenberg 2008-11-02 Public domain in the USA. 174 Su, Shi 1037 1101 蘇軾 水調歌頭 水调歌头 Shui diao ge tou Produced by Yung Ting Chang "水调歌头" by Shi Su is a renowned lyrical poem written during the Song dynasty, which spanned the 10th to the 13th centuries. This work is a classic example of Chinese poetry, showcasing the delicate emotions and philosophical reflections characteristic of the time. The poem explores themes of longing, the passage of time, and the human experience of joy and sorrow. In "水调歌头", the speaker reflects on the natural beauty of the world and the complexities of human emotions. The poem begins with imagery of the sunset and water, evoking a sense of tranquility and contemplation. As it progresses, it delves into deeper existential questions, such as the nature of happiness and the inevitability of separation and loss. The speaker grapples with feelings of nostalgia and a desire to reconnect with loved ones while acknowledging the challenges of life. Ultimately, it conveys a poignant message about the enduring bond between people, even amidst the cycles of joy and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. zh Ci (Chinese poetry) PL Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry 30802 2025-06-11T08:21:15.931782 text/html 30623 2025-01-11T11:20:28.835519 text/html 68298 2025-06-11T08:21:19.617805 application/epub+zip 67191 2025-06-11T08:21:17.581831 application/epub+zip 67190 2025-06-11T08:21:16.479805 application/epub+zip 114701 2025-06-11T08:21:21.103773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109862 2025-06-11T08:21:19.013789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78568 2022-09-12T12:54:17.438320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 22783 2025-06-11T08:21:15.700785 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22699 2021-01-04T08:40:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 8971 2021-01-04T08:40:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17485 2025-06-11T08:21:21.244773 application/rdf+xml 8431 2025-06-11T08:21:17.035828 image/jpeg 2418 2025-06-11T08:21:16.754795 image/jpeg 64968 2025-06-11T08:21:15.935799 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog zh.wikipedia en.wikipedia