Analysis of "咏蝉" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "咏蝉" (Yǒng Chán), or "Ode to the Cicada", is one of the most famous works b...
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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 "塞下曲·野幕敞琼筵" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "塞下曲·野幕敞琼筵" (Sài Xià Qǔ · Yě Mù Chǎng Qióng Yán) is part of the Frontier So...
Analysis of "塞下曲·月黑雁飞高" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 塞下曲·月黑雁飞高 (Sài Xià Qǔ·Yuè Hēi Yàn Fēi Gāo, "Border Songs: Wild Geese Soar H...
Analysis of "塞下曲·林暗草惊风" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "塞下曲·林暗草惊风" (Sāi xià qǔ·Lín àn cǎo jīng fēng) is part of a series of fronti...
Analysis of "塞下曲·饮马渡秋水" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "塞下曲·饮马渡秋水" (Sài Xià Qǔ · Yǐn Mǎ Dù Qiū Shuǐ) is attributed to the Tang Dyn...
Analysis of "从军行·青海长云暗雪山" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 从军行·青海长云暗雪山 (Cóng Jūn Xíng: Qīng Hǎi Cháng Yún Àn Xuě Shān) is one of the m...
Analysis of "登科后" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 登科后 (Dēng Kē Hòu, "After Passing the Imperial Examination") was written by ...
Analysis of "长恨歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "长恨歌" (Cháng Hèn Gē, "Song of Everlasting Sorrow") is a narrative poem by Bai Juyi (...
Analysis of "使至塞上" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "使至塞上" ("On Mission to the Frontier") is a famous Tang dynasty poem by Wang Wei (王维,...
Analysis of "行路难" by Li Bai - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Li Bai (李白, 701–762), also known as Li Po, is one of China's most celebrated poets f...
Analysis of "月下独酌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "月下独酌" (Yuè xià dú zhuó, "Drinking Alone Under the Moon") is one of the most famous ...
Analysis of "蜀道难" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "蜀道难" (Shǔ Dào Nán, "The Hard Road to Shu") is one of the most famous poems by the T...