Bai Juyi (唐) 白居易

Bai Juyi, 772 - 846, of Tang dynasty, one of the most important realistic poet in Chinese history.

The Song of Everlasting Sorrow (Selected Translation)

Vouchsafed a bath in Pure Flower Pool, by chill early spring,
in the sleekness of hot spring, she immersed her creamy skin.
Attended afterwards though, her feebleness tenderly showed,
it's when, gracious favors upon her, the Emperor bestowed.

(Translated by Laoha 2005-5-21)

《长恨歌》节选

春寒赐浴华清池，温泉水滑洗凝脂。
侍儿扶起娇无力，始是新承恩泽时。