Analysis of "牡丹亭" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭, Mǔdān Tíng) is not a single poem but rather one of the most...
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 "不第后赋菊" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "不第后赋菊" ("Chrysanthemums After Failing the Imperial Exam") is attributed to...
Analysis of "宿桐庐江寄广陵旧游" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "宿桐庐江寄广陵旧游" (Sù Tónglú Jiāng Jì Guǎnglíng Jiùyóu) was written by the renown...
Analysis of "佳人" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "佳人" ("Jiārén," meaning "The Beautiful Lady") is attributed to Du Fu (杜甫), ...
Analysis of "哀江头" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "哀江头" (Āi Jiāng Tóu, "Lament by the Riverside") is a poignant poem by Du Fu (杜甫, 712...
Analysis of "哀王孙" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "哀王孙" (Āi Wángsūn, "Lament for a Noble Youth") is a poignant poem by the Tang Dynast...
Analysis of "江村" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "江村" (Jiāng Cūn, Riverside Village) was written by the renowned Tang Dynast...
Analysis of "野望" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "野望" (Yě Wàng, "Gazing Over the Wilderness") is a famous poem by Wang Ji (王绩, 585–64...
Analysis of "阁夜" 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 "观公孙大娘弟子舞剑器行" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction This poem, 观公孙大娘弟子舞剑器行 (Watching the Disciple of Lady Gongsun Perform the Sword Danc...
