Analysis of "春词" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "春词" (Chūn Cí), or "Spring Poem," is a celebrated work by the Tang Dynasty poet ...
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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 "征人怨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "征人怨" (Zhēng Rén Yuàn), translated as "The Soldier's Lament," is a famous T...
Analysis of Bai Juyi's "放言" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Bai Juyi (白居易, 772–846) was one of the most prolific poets of China's Tang Dynasty, ...
Analysis of "轻肥" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "轻肥" (Qīng féi) was written by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi (白居易, 772–846...
Analysis of "买花" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "买花" (Mǎi Huā, "Buying Flowers") is a famous work by the Tang Dynasty poet ...
Analysis of "上阳白发人" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "上阳白发人" (Shàng Yáng Bái Fà Rén, "The WhiteHaired Woman of Shangyang Palace"...
Analysis of "杜陵叟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "杜陵叟" (Dù Líng Sǒu) was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi ...
Analysis of "缭绫" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "缭绫" (Liáo Líng) was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi (白居...
Analysis of "红线毯" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "红线毯" (Hóng Xiàn Tǎn, "Red Thread Carpet") is a famous work by the Tang Dyn...
Analysis of "母别子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "母别子" (Mother Parts from Her Son) is a poignant work by the renowned Tang D...
Analysis of "阴山道" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "阴山道" (Yīn Shān Dào) or "Yin Mountain Road" is a classical Chinese poem that cap...