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 "寄全椒山中道士" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "寄全椒山中道士" (Jì Quánjiāo Shānzhōng Dàoshì, "To the Taoist Recluse in Quanjiao Mountain...
Analysis of "长安遇冯著" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "长安遇冯著" (Cháng'ān Yù Féng Zhù) is a poignant poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Wei Yingw...
Analysis of "夕次盱眙县" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "夕次盱眙县" (Xī Cì Xūyí Xiàn, "Overnight in Xuyi County") is a poem by the Tang Dynasty ...
Analysis of "东郊" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "东郊" (Dōng Jiāo, "Eastern Suburbs") was written by Wei Yingwu (韦应物), a prom...
Analysis of "送杨氏女" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "送杨氏女" (Sòng Yángshì Nǚ, "Seeing Off the Yang Family Daughter") is a poignant farewe...
Analysis of "晨诣超师院读禅经" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction This poem, Morning Visit to the Chao Temple to Read Buddhist Scriptures (晨诣超师院读禅经), ...
Analysis of "归园田居" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "归园田居" (Guī Yuán Tián Jū, "Returning to Dwell in Gardens and Fields") is a series of...
Analysis of "Drinking Alone Under the Moon" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Li Bai (李白, 701–762) is one of China's most celebrated poets from the Tang Dynasty, ...
Analysis of "五柳先生传" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "五柳先生传" (Wǔ Liǔ Xiānshēng Zhuàn, Biography of Master Five Willows) is a short autobi...
Analysis of "归去来兮辞" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "归去来兮辞" (Guī Qù Lái Xī Cí), often translated as "Returning Home" or "The Return," is...
Analysis of "短歌行" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "短歌行" (Duǎn Gē Xíng, "Short Song Ballad") is one of the most famous poems by Cao Cao...