What works did Mark Chao read on World Book Day?

On April 23rd, 20 17, World Book Day, a well-known poetry art platform "Reading Poems for You" launched a poem "A Book" translated by Mark Chao, and at the same time sent an invitation to millions of listeners to read: "The threshold of books is so low, no matter whether you are poor or rich, you can approach them smoothly if you want."

There is a book written by Emily Dickinson, a legendary American poetess, which has a fresh and concise style and expresses the enlightenment, wisdom and strength brought by reading.

"How happy people are who are immersed in a book. Just open it and you can walk into a colorful world. " He translated this poem in the hope that everyone would read more books and experience the fun and joy brought by reading every day.

When it comes to books' gifts to people, Mark Chao feels that no matter how vivid they are, they all look pale and powerless. Emily Dickinson's short poem uses two paragraphs of "No …" in succession, which proves the incomparable superiority of a book. Only books can break the shackles of space and time, broaden the boundaries of the soul and spread the breadth of life.

It is reported that this bilingual vocal poetry collection will be officially launched on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of "Reading Poems for You" in June this year. A book translated and read by Mark Chao is also included in this collection.