Analysis of "玉阶怨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "玉阶怨" (Yù Jiē Yuàn), or "Jade Staircase Grievance," is a famous yuefu (乐府) poem attr...
Ancient Poems Learning Hub
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 "月夜" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 月夜 (Yuè Yè), or Moonlit Night, was written by Du Fu (杜甫, 712–770), one of C...
Analysis of "终南望余雪" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "终南望余雪" (Zhōngnán Wàng Yú Xuě, "Viewing the Remaining Snow on Zhongnan Mountain") is...
Analysis of "凉州词二首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Liangzhou Ci (凉州词) poems are a pair of famous Tang Dynasty frontier poems attrib...
Analysis of "登岳阳楼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "登岳阳楼" (Dēng Yuèyáng Lóu, "Climbing Yueyang Tower") is a famous Tang dynasty poem by...
Analysis of "峨眉山月歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "峨眉山月歌" (Éméi Shān Yuè Gē, "Mount Emei Moon Song") is a famous poem by the Tang Dyna...
Poem Analysis
水调歌头·明月几时有
Read a clear analysis of "水调歌头·明月几时有", including theme, imagery, and reading notes.
Analysis of "念奴娇·中秋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "念奴娇·中秋" (Niàn Nú Jiāo: Zhōng Qiū) is a famous cí (lyric poem) written by the renown...
Analysis of "浣溪沙·游蕲水清泉寺" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Huan Xi Sha · You Qi Shui Qing Quan Si" (浣溪沙·游蕲水清泉寺) was written by Su Shi...
Analysis of "卜算子·黄州定慧院寓居作" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction This poem, "卜算子·黄州定慧院寓居作" (Bǔ Suàn Zǐ · Huángzhōu Dìng Huì Yuàn Yù Jū Zuò), was writ...
Analysis of "临江仙·夜归临皋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "临江仙·夜归临皋" (Lín Jiāng Xiān · Yè Guī Lín Gāo) is a famous lyric poem (cí) by Su Shi (...
Poem Analysis
浪淘沙令·帘外雨潺潺
Read a clear analysis of "浪淘沙令·帘外雨潺潺", including theme, imagery, and reading notes.