Analysis of "龟虽寿" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "龟虽寿" (Guī Suī Shòu, "Though the Tortoise Lives Long") is a famous poem by Cao Cao (...
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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 "洛神赋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Luoshen Fu (洛神赋), or Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River, is a renowned fu (rhap...
Analysis of "木兰诗" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Ballad of Mulan (木兰诗, Mùlán Shī) is one of China’s most famous folk poems, datin...
Analysis of "扬州慢" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "扬州慢" (Yángzhōu Màn) is a famous ci poem written by the Southern Song Dynasty poet J...
Analysis of "凉思" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "凉思" (Liáng Sī), meaning "Cool Thoughts" or "Reflections in Coolness," is a...
Analysis of "北青萝" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "北青萝" (Běi Qīng Luó) is a famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin (李商隐, c. ...
Analysis of "送人东游" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "送人东游" (Sòng Rén Dōng Yóu, "Seeing Off a Friend Traveling East") is a farewell poem ...
Analysis of "灞上秋居" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "灞上秋居" (Bà Shàng Qiū Jū, "Autumn Dwelling by the Ba River") is a poignant poem by th...
Analysis of "楚江怀古" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "楚江怀古" (Chǔ Jiāng Huái Gǔ), translated as "Reflections on the Chu River," is a renow...
Analysis of "书边事" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 书边事 ("Border Affairs") was written by the Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji (张籍, c...
Analysis of "除夜有怀" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "除夜有怀" (Chú Yè Yǒu Huái), translated as "Thoughts on New Year's Eve," is a poignant ...
Analysis of "孤雁" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "孤雁" (Gū Yàn, "Lone Wild Goose") was written by Du Fu (杜甫, 712770), one of ...