Dream of the Red Chamber PodcastWhy Jia Baoyu's Poem Matters1×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -17:32-17:32Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Why Jia Baoyu's Poem MattersDiving deep into the world behind Dream of the Red ChamberDaniel EvensenJun 28, 2026ShareTranscriptWhy Jia Baoyu’s Poem MattersSubscribeJia Baoyu’s poem in yesterday’s post isn’t just interesting because it’s well written. There’s something a bit deeper going on here. Check out today’s “podcast” episode and let me know what you think!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 EpisodesThe 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 EvensenQuick Project UpdateApr 19 • Daniel EvensenProject UpdateApr 5 • Daniel Evensen