Listen to the Fragrance
Literary Inscriptions in Lan Su Chinese Garden
Description:... Lan Su Yuan--Portland's classical Chinese garden--is a microcosm of nature's splendors contained in an urban setting. Created to nurture and inspire all who visit, this classical garden is little changed from what might have greeted visitors during China's Ming dynasty.In Chinese tradition, garden landscape without poetry is not complete. Lan Su Yuan--poetically named the Garden of Awakening Orchids--is graced with a wealth of poetic inscriptions. In Listen to the Fragrance, Professor Charles Wu provides translation and insightful commentary, guiding us on a literary tour of Lan Su Yuan revealing hidden meanings among its flowers, moving water, Lake Tai rocks and elegant architecture. With stories and legends from ancient dynasties and images of scenic wonders from China's vast history, the inscriptions deepen our appreciation of Lan Su Yuan's beauty. The rich canon of classical Chinese poetry enhances the garden as a new setting for China's enduring culture.Listen to the Fragrance will engage readers in the poetic conversation deeply embedded within the landscape of classical Chinese gardens.
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