Analysis of "登兖州城楼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 登兖州城楼 ("Ascending the City Wall of Yanzhou") was written by Du Fu (杜甫, 712–...
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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 "韦讽录事宅观曹将军画马图" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction This poem, attributed to the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu (杜甫), celebrates the a...
Analysis of "题金陵渡" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "题金陵渡" (Tí Jīnlíng Dù, Inscribed at Jinling Ferry) is a famous poem by the Tang Dyna...
Analysis of "集灵台" by Zhang Hu - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Zhang Hu (张祜, 785–849) was a Tang Dynasty poet known for his lyrical and often melan...
Analysis of "赠内人" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "赠内人" (Zèng Nèirén, "To My Wife") is a poignant poem by Zhang Hu (张祜), a Tang Dynast...
Analysis of "古别离" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "古别离" (Gǔ Biélí), or "Ancient Parting," is a poetic theme deeply rooted in Chinese l...
Analysis of "妾薄命" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "妾薄命" (Qiè Bómìng), translated as "The Fragile Fate of a Concubine," is a poignant c...
Analysis of "征妇怨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "征妇怨" (Zhēng Fù Yuàn), or "Lament of a Soldier's Wife," is a poignant theme in c...
Analysis of "节妇吟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "节妇吟" (Jié Fù Yín), translated as "Song of a Virtuous Wife," is a famous poem by the...
Analysis of "长干曲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Changgan Xing (长干曲), also known as The Ballad of Changgan, is a famous folkstyle...
Analysis of "望岳" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "望岳" (Wàng Yuè, Gazing at Mount Tai) is one of the most famous poems by Du Fu (杜甫, 7...
Analysis of "雁门太守行" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "雁门太守行" (Yànmén Tàishǒu Xíng, Song of the Governor of Yanmen) is a famous poem by Li...