Analysis of "清明" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "清明" (Qīngmíng) is one of the most famous works by the Tang Dynasty poet Du...
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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 "惠崇春江晚景" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "惠崇春江晚景" (Huì Chóng Chūn Jiāng Wǎn Jǐng) is a famous poem by Su Shi (苏轼), one of the...
Analysis of "泊船瓜洲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "泊船瓜洲" (Bó Chuán Guā Zhōu, "Mooring at Guazhou") is a renowned poem by Wang Anshi (王...
Analysis of "元日" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 元日 (Yuán Rì), meaning "New Year's Day," is one of the most famous works by ...
Analysis of "夏日绝句" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "夏日绝句" (Xià Rì Jué Jù), or "Summer Quatrain," is a famous work by the Song ...
Analysis of "示儿" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "示儿" (Shì Ér, "To My Son") was written by the renowned Southern Song dynast...
Analysis of "秋夜将晓出篱门迎凉有感" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "秋夜将晓出篱门迎凉有感" (Qiū yè jiāng xiǎo chū lí mén yíng liáng yǒu gǎn) was written...
Analysis of "小池" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "小池" (Xiǎo Chí), or "The Small Pond", was written by Yang Wanli (杨万里), a re...
Analysis of "观书有感" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 观书有感 (Guān Shū Yǒu Gǎn, "Reflections on Reading") was written by Zhu Xi (朱熹...
Analysis of "己亥杂诗" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Jihai Zashi (己亥杂诗) is a series of 315 poems written by the renowned Qing Dynasty...