Cloud chamber - an instrument that can display the tracks of high-speed charged particles, what does it have to do with Tang poetry and Song poetry? How does a British person who has lived in China for more than 30 years view Chinese history and Chinese poetry? In his eyes, which ancient poems are full of beauty and charm, strange and truth? How did he express these ancient poems in authentic English? 11 wonderful essays and English translations of 70 ancient poems in this book will reveal the answers for you one by one.