Analysis of "西江月·夜行黄沙道中" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "西江月·夜行黄沙道中" (Xī Jiāng Yuè·Yè Xíng Huáng Shā Dào Zhōng, "Moon over the West...
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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 "浣溪沙·一曲新词酒一杯" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "浣溪沙·一曲新词酒一杯" (Huàn Xī Shā · Yī Qǔ Xīn Cí Jiǔ Yī Bēi) was written by Yan Sh...
Analysis of "满江红·怒发冲冠" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "满江红·怒发冲冠" (Mǎn Jiāng Hóng · Nù Fà Chōng Guān) is one of the most famous wo...
Analysis of "石壕吏" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "石壕吏" (Shí Háo Lì, The Stone Moat Official) is a poignant narrative poem by the Tang...
Analysis of "茅屋为秋风所破歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "茅屋为秋风所破歌" (Máo Wū Wéi Qiū Fēng Suǒ Pò Gē), translated as "My Cottage Unroofed by Au...
Analysis of "江畔独步寻花" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "江畔独步寻花" (Jiāng pàn dú bù xún huā), or "Strolling Alone by the River to Fin...
Analysis of "卜算子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "卜算子" (Bǔ Suàn Zǐ) is a famous cí (词) poem written by Li Zhiyi (李之仪), a poet fro...
Analysis of "江城子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Jiang Chengzi (江城子) is a famous ci (lyric poetry) form originating from the Song...
Analysis of "渔家傲·秋思" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "渔家傲·秋思" (Yú Jiā Ào · Qiū Sī, "Pride of Fishermen · Autumn Thoughts") is a famous cí...
Analysis of "蝶恋花" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Dié Liàn Huā (蝶恋花, "Butterflies in Love with Flowers") is a famous cí (词) poetry...
Analysis of "望洞庭" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "望洞庭" (Wàng Dòngtíng, "Gazing at Lake Dongting") is a celebrated poem by Liu Yuxi (刘...