“There's a joy without canker or cark, There's a pleasure eternally new, 'T is to gloat on the glaze and the mark Of china that's ancient and blue.”
Quote by Andrew Lang
Work
Ballads in Blue China
This book presents a selection of ballads that reflect the cultural and historical richness of ancient China, capturing the essence of life and society through the lens of folk tales and songs. more
Author
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet and literary critic, renowned for his studies of folklore and mythology. His works, 'The Red Book' and 'The Blue Book', have had a profound impact on later generations. more
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