Analysis of "丽人行" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "丽人行" (Lì Rén Xíng, "The Beautiful Women") is a famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet...
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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 "渭城曲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "渭城曲" (Wèi Chéng Qǔ), also known as "Song of Weicheng," is one of the most famous fa...
Analysis of "鸟鸣涧" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "鸟鸣涧" (Niǎo Míng Jiàn, "Birds Singing in the Valley") is a famous fivecharacter quat...
Analysis of "采莲曲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "采莲曲" (Cǎi Lián Qǔ), or "Lotus Gathering Song," is a famous folkstyle poem from the ...
Analysis of "闺怨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "闺怨" (guī yuàn), or "boudoir plaint," is a classic theme in Chinese poetry that expr...
Analysis of "长信秋词" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "长信秋词" (Chángxìn Qiū Cí), or "Autumn Lyrics of the Eternal Faith," is a series o...
Analysis of "白雪歌送武判官归京" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "白雪歌送武判官归京" (Báixuě Gē Sòng Wǔ Pànguān Guī Jīng, "Song of White Snow: Farewell to Mi...
Analysis of "逢入京使" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "逢入京使" (Féng Rù Jīng Shǐ), or "Meeting a Messenger Going to the Capital", w...
Analysis of "阿房宫赋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Epang Palace Rhapsody (阿房宫赋, Āfáng Gōng Fù) is a famous prosepoem written by the...
Analysis of "八阵图" by Du Fu - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Du Fu (杜甫, 712–770) is one of China’s greatest poets, often called the "Poet Sage" f...
Analysis of "清平调·其一" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "清平调·其一" (Qīng Píng Diào: Qí Yī, "Pure Serene Music: First Song") is one of three fa...