Vox Populi. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). Introductory to Chinese Empire. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, ed. 1876-79. Poems of Places: An Anthology in 31 Volumes. Asia: Vols. XXI-XXIII

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, ed. Poems of Places: An Anthology in 31 Volumes.
Asia: Vols. XXI–XXIII. 1876–79.

Introductory to Chinese Empire

Vox Populi

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882)


WHEN Marzárvan, the magician,
Journeyed westward through Cathay,
Nothing heard he but the praises
Of Badoura on his way.

But the lessening rumor ended	5
When he came to Khaledan;
There the folk were talking only
Of Prince Camaralzaman.

So it happens with the poets;
Every province hath its own:	10
Camaralzaman is famous
Where Badoura is unknown!