Analysis of Li Qingzhao's "Like a Dream" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Li Qingzhao (李清照, 1084–1155) is one of China's most celebrated female poets from the...
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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 "声声慢" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "声声慢" (Shēng Shēng Màn, "Slow, Slow Tune") is one of the most famous cí (lyric poetr...
Analysis of "水调歌头" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem Shui Diao Ge Tou (水调歌头) is one of the most famous works by Su Shi (苏轼), als...
Analysis of "春江花月夜" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "Spring River Flower Moon Night" (《春江花月夜》) is one of the most celebrated poems in Ch...
Analysis of "芙蓉楼送辛渐" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "芙蓉楼送辛渐" (Fúróng Lóu Sòng Xīn Jiàn) is a famous farewell poem written by the Tang Dy...
Analysis of "山坡羊·潼关怀古" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "山坡羊·潼关怀古" (Shān Pō Yáng · Tóng Guān Huái Gǔ) was written by Zhang Yanghao ...
Analysis of "天净沙·秋思" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "天净沙·秋思" (Tiān Jìng Shā · Qiū Sī), often translated as Autumn Thoughts, is one of th...
Analysis of "破阵子·为陈同甫赋壮词以寄之" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "破阵子·为陈同甫赋壮词以寄之" (Pò Zhèn Zi · Wèi Chén Tóngfǔ Fù Zhuàng Cí Yǐ Jì Zhī) was ...
Analysis of "永遇乐·京口北固亭怀古" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "永遇乐·京口北固亭怀古" (Yǒng Yù Lè · Jīngkǒu Běi Gù Tíng Huái Gǔ) was written by Xin...
Analysis of "武陵春·春晚" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "武陵春·春晚" (Wǔlíng Chūn·Chūn Wǎn, "Spring in Wuling: Late Spring") is a famous cí (lyr...
Analysis of "醉花阴·薄雾浓云愁永昼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Zuì Huā Yīn · Báo Wù Nóng Yún Chóu Yǒng Zhòu" (Tipsy in Flowers' Shade: Th...
Analysis of "一剪梅·红藕香残玉簟秋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "一剪梅·红藕香残玉簟秋" (Yī Jiǎn Méi · Hóng ǒu xiāng cán yù diàn qiū, "A Twig of Mume Blossoms...