Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I'm Wenjie, the solo maker of Ink & Verse. I wanted English-speaking readers to be able to meet classical Chinese poetry the way Chinese readers do: the original and a readable translation side by side, with enough context to understand why a line about moonlight on the floor still moves people 1,300 years later. So I built it: 📜 600+ poems: the Three Hundred Tang Poems and the Three Hundred Song Lyrics 🔤 An English title, a clear modern translation and commentary for every poem 🖌️ Portraits and life stories of the poets: Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, Su Shi, Li Qingzhao… 🎵 Guqin music to read by 📖 Vertical script on ink-wash paper, the way the poems were first written 🔴 My favourite detail: type your name and the app carves it into a Chinese seal (Emily → 艾米莉), which stamps every poem you save It's free to download, and the best-known poets are free to read. Pro unlocks the full collection. I'd love to hear what you think, especially from anyone learning Chinese or who loves poetry in translation. Which poem should I make sure is in the next update? 🙏

Ink & Verse

Classical Chinese poetry, with English beside every line

Classical Chinese poetry, with English beside every line