Analysis of "病马" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "病马" (Bìng Mǎ, "The Sick Horse") was written by Du Fu (杜甫, 712–770), one of...
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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 "空囊" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "空囊" (Kōng Náng, "Empty Pouch") was written by Du Fu (712770), one of China...
Analysis of "日暮" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "日暮" (Rìmù, "Dusk") is a masterpiece by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Du F...
Analysis of "捣衣" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "捣衣" (Dǎo Yī), often translated as "Pounding Clothes", is a poignant piece ...
Analysis of "秦州杂诗" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "秦州杂诗" (Qín Zhōu Zá Shī) series was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Du...
Analysis of "至德二载甫自京金光门出间道归凤翔乾元初从左拾遗移华州掾与亲故别因出此门有悲往事" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction This poignant poem was written by Du Fu (杜甫, 712770), one of China's greatest poets ...
Analysis of "春宿左省" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "春宿左省" (Chūn Sù Zuǒ Shěng) was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Du...
Analysis of "咏怀古迹五首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "咏怀古迹五首" (Yǒng Huái Gǔ Jì Wǔ Shǒu), or "Five Poems on Historic Sites", is a seri...
Analysis of "别房太尉墓" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 别房太尉墓 (Bié Fáng Tàiwèi Mù, "Farewell at the Tomb of Grand Marshal Fang") wa...
Analysis of "奉赠韦左丞丈二十二韵" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "奉赠韦左丞丈二十二韵" (Fèng zèng Wéi Zuǒchéng zhàng èrshí'èr yùn) was written by the...
Analysis of "天末怀李白" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "天末怀李白" (Tiān mò huái Lǐ Bái) is a poignant poem written by the Tang Dynasty poet Du...
Analysis of "一枝花·不伏老" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "一枝花·不伏老" (Yī Zhī Huā·Bù Fú Lǎo) is a famous sanqu (散曲) piece by Guan Hanqi...