Analysis of "水仙子·夜雨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Shuǐ Xiān Zǐ · Yè Yǔ" (水仙子·夜雨) was written by Xu Zaisi (徐再思), a renowned p...
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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 "落梅风·人初静" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "落梅风·人初静" (Luò Méi Fēng · Rén Chū Jìng) is a classical Chinese poem written by Ma Zh...
Analysis of "四块玉·闲适" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "四块玉·闲适" (Sì Kuài Yù · Xián Shì) is a renowned sanqu (散曲) poem by Guan Hanqing (关汉卿)...
Analysis of "寿阳曲·远浦帆归" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "寿阳曲·远浦帆归" (Shòu Yáng Qǔ·Yuǎn Pǔ Fān Guī) is a famous sanqu (散曲) poem by Ma Zhiyuan ...
Analysis of "登柳州城楼寄漳汀封连四州" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "登柳州城楼寄漳汀封连四州" (Dēng Liǔzhōu Chénglóu Jì Zhāng Tīng Fēng Lián Sìzhōu) was w...
Analysis of "剑客" by Jia Dao - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Jia Dao (779843 AD) was a midTang Dynasty poet known for his meticulous craftsmanshi...
Analysis of "终南山" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "终南山" (Zhōngnán Shān) was written by Wang Wei (王维, 699–759), one of the mos...
Analysis of "秋浦歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Qiupu Songs (秋浦歌) are a series of seventeen poems written by the renowned Tang D...
Analysis of "把酒问月" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "把酒问月" (Holding Wine, Asking the Moon) is one of the most celebrated works ...
Analysis of "金陵酒肆留别" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "金陵酒肆留别" (Jīnlíng Jiǔsì Liúbié, "Parting at a Tavern in Jinling") is a famous farewe...
Analysis of "听蜀僧濬弹琴" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "听蜀僧濬弹琴" (Tīng Shǔ Sēng Jùn Tán Qín, "Listening to Monk Jun from Shu Play t...
Analysis of "长相思" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "长相思" (Cháng xiāng sī, "Everlasting Longing") is one of the most famous cí (lyric po...