Han Yü
Americannoun
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One of the Eight Immortals, 215, 303; legend of, 299–300 Han Yü, Statesman, philosopher, and poet; and Han Hsiang Tzŭ, 299–300 Happiness.
From Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
Han Yü was depressed at the thought of the damp climate of his place of exile.
From Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
Han Yü also gave his pupil a farewell verse: How many here below allow themselves to be inebriated by the love of honours and pelf!
From Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
Still another version says that he was killed by the fall, was transformed, and then underwent the various experiences with Han Yü already related.
From Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
The Emperor was furious, and Han Yü narrowly escaped with his life.
From China and the Chinese by Herbert Allen Giles
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