Analysis of "时世妆" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "时世妆" (Shíshì Zhuāng, "Contemporary Makeup") was written by the Tang Dynast...
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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 "李夫人" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "李夫人" (Lǐ Fūrén) is attributed to Emperor Wu of Han (汉武帝, Hàn Wǔdì), one of...
Analysis of "陵园妾" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "陵园妾" (Líng Yuán Qiè) is a poignant work from the Tang Dynasty, attributed ...
Analysis of "盐商妇" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "盐商妇" (Yán Shāng Fù, "The Salt Merchant's Wife") is a famous work by the Ta...
Analysis of "杏为梁" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "杏为梁" (Xìng Wéi Liáng, "Apricot Blossoms as Beams") is attributed to the Ta...
Analysis of "井底引银瓶" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "井底引银瓶" (Jǐng dǐ yǐn yín píng, "Drawing a Silver Vase from the Well Bottom") is a fo...
Analysis of "官牛" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "官牛" ("Official Ox") is a satirical work by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi ...
Analysis of "紫毫笔" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "紫毫笔" (zǐ háo bǐ), or "purple rabbithair brush," is a celebrated writing instrum...
Analysis of "隋堤柳" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "隋堤柳" (Suí Dī Liǔ, "Willows of the Sui Dyke") is a famous work by the Tang ...
Analysis of "草茫茫" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The phrase "草茫茫" (cǎo máng máng) appears in several classical Chinese poems, most no...
Analysis of "清江引·咏梅" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "清江引·咏梅" (Qīng Jiāng Yǐn · Yǒng Méi) was written by Guan Daosheng (管道昇), a ...