Dream of the Red Chamber PodcastCouplets1×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -4:20-4:20Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.CoupletsA few scattered thoughtsDaniel EvensenJul 12, 2026ShareTranscriptCoupletsSubscribeHere are a few scattered thoughts on the kind of couplet poems we keep seeing. This might help a little bit if you’re wondering why we keep seeing poetry every few lines.Leave a commentDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksDream of the Red Chamber PodcastA full and deep translation of Dream of the Red Chamber, including an extensive commentary.A full and deep translation of Dream of the Red Chamber, including an extensive commentary.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeDaniel EvensenRecent EpisodesBlog UpdateJul 4 • Daniel EvensenWhy Jia Baoyu's Poem MattersJun 28 • Daniel EvensenThe GardenJun 14 • Daniel EvensenWang Xifeng's StrategyMay 31 • Daniel EvensenIs The Jade A Curse?May 17 • Daniel EvensenJia Baoyu's FascinationMay 9 • Daniel EvensenShould I Print This Translation?May 3 • Daniel Evensen