West Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam: West Lake is the biggest freshwater lake of Hanoi, Vietnam, located northwest of the city center. With a shore length of 17 kilometres and 500 hectares in area, this is the largest lake of the capital and a popular place for recreation with many surrounding gardens, hotels and villas. Wikipedia
For the month leading up to the launch of The Lantern and the Night Moths (officially releasing on April 2nd, 2024), my forthcoming book of translated Chinese poetry and essays on translation, I have decided to make mini-profiles for each of the five poets included in the anthology to help folks get to know the poets.
First up is Qiu Jin.
I am also including a c-drama and tea pairing per special request.
In grade school, Jimmy Buffet played the trombone in the school band. As a child he was exposed to sailing through his grandfather and these experiences would go on to influence his later music. He started playing the guitar in college and began his musical career in Nashville, Tennessee, during the late 1960s as a country artist. Jimmy later moved to Key West and began establishing the easy-going beach-bum persona he became known for.
James William Buffett died on September 1, 2023 at the age of 76.