Ancient Poems Learning Hub
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 "沉醉东风·闲居" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "沉醉东风·闲居" (Chén Zuì Dōng Fēng · Xián Jū) was written by the renowned Yuan d...
Analysis of "红绣鞋·天台瀑布寺" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "红绣鞋·天台瀑布寺" (Hóng Xiù Xié · Tiāntāi Pùbù Sì) is a beautiful example of clas...
Analysis of "凭栏人·江夜" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "凭栏人·江夜" (Píng Lán Rén · Jiāng Yè) is a beautiful example of Yuan dynasty s...
Analysis of "凭栏人·寄征衣" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "凭栏人·寄征衣" (Píng Lán Rén · Jì Zhēng Yī, "Leaning on the Railings · Sending a Warmer C...
Analysis of "赠别二首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 赠别二首 (Zèng Bié Èr Shǒu, "Two Parting Poems") was written by the renowned Ta...
Analysis of "梦李白二首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 梦李白二首 (Mèng Lǐ Bái Èr Shǒu, "Dreaming of Li Bai: Two Poems") was written by...
Analysis of "南乡子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "Nán Xiāng Zǐ" (南乡子) is a famous cí (词) poem written by the renowned Song Dynast...
Analysis of "醉翁操" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "醉翁操" (Zuì Wēng Cāo, "The Drunken Old Man’s Song") is a famous qin (a traditional Ch...
Analysis of "天仙子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Tiān Xiān Zǐ (天仙子) is a famous cí (词) poem from the Song Dynasty, written by the...
Analysis of "清平乐·六盘山" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "清平乐·六盘山" (Qīngpíng Yuè · Liùpán Shān) is a celebrated poem written by Mao Zedong (1...
Analysis of "十六字令三首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "十六字令三首" (Shíliù Zì Lìng Sān Shǒu) is a set of three short poems written by Mao ...