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 "拟小山篇" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction In the rich tapestry of Tang dynasty poetry, few works capture the elegant tension b...
Analysis of "制袍字赐狄仁杰" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "制袍字赐狄仁杰" (Zhì Páo Zì Cì Dí Rénjié), or "Bestowing a Robe with Characters to Di Renj...
Analysis of "如意娘" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "如意娘" (Rúyì Niáng), or "The Lady Ruyi," is attributed to Wu Zetian (武则天, Wǔ...
Analysis of "腊日宣诏幸上苑" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Few figures in Chinese history command as much fascination—and controversy—as Wu Zet...
Analysis of "从驾幸少林寺" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "从驾幸少林寺" (Cóng jià xìng Shàolín Sì), often translated as "Accompanying the Imperial ...
Analysis of "赠胡天师" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "赠胡天师" (Zèng Hú Tiānshī, "Presented to the Celestial Master Hu") is a strik...
Analysis of "游九龙潭" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction When we think of classical Chinese poetry, we often imagine the quiet voices of recl...
Analysis of "早春夜宴" – Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "早春夜宴" (Zǎo Chūn Yè Yàn, “Early Spring Night Banquet”) is a luminous fivech...
Analysis of "春游曲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Wang Ya (王涯, 764–835) was a statesman and poet of the Tang dynasty, a golden age of ...
Analysis of “咏雷句” - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The phrase 咏雷句 (yǒng léi jù) translates literally to “a phrase singing of thunder.” ...