Analysis of "鹊桥仙·纤云弄巧" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "鹊桥仙·纤云弄巧" (Què Qiáo Xiān · Xiān Yún Nòng Qiǎo) is one of the most famous w...
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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 "定风波·莫听穿林打叶声" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Ding Feng Bo: Mo Ting Chuan Lin Da Ye Sheng" (定风波·莫听穿林打叶声) was written by ...
Analysis of "江城子·密州出猎" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Jiāng Chéng Zǐ · Mì Zhōu Chū Liè" (江城子·密州出猎) was written by Su Shi (苏轼), a...
Analysis of "雨霖铃·寒蝉凄切" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 雨霖铃·寒蝉凄切 (Yǔ Lín Líng·Hán Chán Qī Qiè, "Bells Ringing in the Rain: The Cold...
Analysis of "浪淘沙·帘外雨潺潺" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "浪淘沙·帘外雨潺潺" (Làng Táo Shā · Lián Wài Yǔ Chán Chán) is a famous cí (lyric poem) by Li...
Analysis of "虞美人·春花秋月何时了" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "虞美人·春花秋月何时了" (Yú Měi Rén · Chūn Huā Qiū Yuè Hé Shí Liǎo) was written by Li...
Analysis of "锦瑟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "锦瑟" (Jǐn Sè, "The Ornamented Zither") is one of the most famous works by t...
Analysis of "无题" by Li Shangyin - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Li Shangyin (李商隐, c. 813–858) was a renowned poet of the late Tang Dynasty, known fo...
Analysis of "赤壁" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Chì Bì" (赤壁) is one of the most famous works by Du Mu (杜牧), a celebrated p...
Analysis of "泊秦淮" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "泊秦淮" (Mooring on the Qinhuai River) was written by the Tang Dynasty poet D...
Analysis of "渔歌子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "渔歌子" (Yú Gē Zǐ, "Fisherman's Song") is a famous cí (lyric poetry) written by the Ta...
Analysis of "满江红" by Yue Fei - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "满江红" (Mǎn Jiāng Hóng), or "The River All Red," is one of the most famous poems in C...