Analysis of "忆扬州" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "忆扬州" (Yì Yángzhōu, "Remembering Yangzhou") was written by the Tang Dynasty...
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Guided readings of classical Chinese poetry with original text, attribution, pinyin, English translation, line-by-line analysis, imagery, and historical context. New guides use stored source records so the poem text and author can be checked independently.
Analysis of "蚕妇" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "蚕妇" (Cán Fù) is a poignant work by the Song Dynasty poet Zhang Yu (张俞), wh...
Analysis of "忆江南" by Bai Juyi - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Bai Juyi (白居易, 772846) was one of the most prolific poets of China's Tang Dynasty, k...
Analysis of "九日登望仙台呈刘明府容" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "九日登望仙台呈刘明府容" (Jiǔ Rì Dēng Wàngxiāntái Chéng Liú Míngfǔ Róng) was written b...
Analysis of "李凭箜篌引" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "李凭箜篌引" (Lǐ Píng Kōng Hóu Yǐn), or "Li Ping's Konghou Prelude," is a famous poem by ...
Analysis of "乌栖曲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "乌栖曲" (Wū Qī Qū) or "Song of the Crows Roosting" is a famous ancient Chinese poe...
Analysis of "采桑子·群芳过后西湖好" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "采桑子·群芳过后西湖好" (Cǎi Sāng Zǐ · Qún Fāng Guò Hòu Xī Hú Hǎo) was written by Ouy...
Analysis of "浣溪沙·小院闲窗春色深" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Li Qingzhao (1084–c. 1155) is widely regarded as China's greatest female poet, repre...
Analysis of "临江仙·庭院深深深几许" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "临江仙·庭院深深深几许" (Lín Jiāng Xiān·Tíng Yuàn Shēn Shēn Shēn Jǐ Xǔ) was written b...
Analysis of "鹧鸪天·寒日萧萧上琐窗" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "鹧鸪天·寒日萧萧上琐窗" (Zhè Gū Tiān · Hán Rì Xiāo Xiāo Shàng Suǒ Chuāng) was written...
Analysis of "小儿垂钓" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "小儿垂钓" (Xiǎo Ér Chuí Diào), or "The Child Learning to Fish", is a charming ...
Analysis of "太原早秋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "太原早秋" (Tài Yuán Zǎo Qiū), or "Early Autumn in Taiyuan", was written by the...