Analysis of "殿前欢·对菊自叹" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "殿前欢·对菊自叹" (Diàn Qián Huān·Duì Jú Zì Tàn) is a classical Chinese poem written by Zha...
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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 "折桂令·九日" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "折桂令·九日" (Zhégui Lìng·Jiǔ Rì, "Song of Plucking Laurel Branch·Double Ninth ...
Analysis of "庆宣和·毛氏池亭" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "庆宣和·毛氏池亭" (Qìng Xuān Hé · Máo Shì Chí Tíng) is a beautiful ci poem (a classical Chi...
Analysis of "沉醉东风·渔夫" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "沉醉东风·渔夫" (Chén Zuì Dōng Fēng · Yú Fū), translated as "Intoxicated by the E...
Analysis of "一半儿·题情" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "一半儿·题情" (Yī Bàn Er·Tí Qíng, "HalfandHalf: On Love") is a famous sanqu (散曲, a type o...
Analysis of "金字经·夜来西风里" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "金字经·夜来西风里" (Jīn Zì Jīng · Yè Lái Xī Fēng Lǐ) is a sanqu (散曲), a type of ly...
Analysis of "拨不断·大鱼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "拨不断·大鱼" (Bō Bù Duàn · Dà Yú) is a sanqu (散曲) lyric written by Wang Heqing ...
Analysis of "四块玉·别情" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "四块玉·别情" (Sì Kuài Yù · Bié Qíng) is a renowned sanqu (散曲) lyric written by ...
Analysis of "贺新郎·夏景" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "贺新郎·夏景" (Hè Xīnláng·Xià Jǐng, "Congratulations to the Bridegroom · Summer Scenery")...
Analysis of "少年行" by Wang Wei - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Wang Wei (王维, 701–761) was a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, painter, and musician, ofte...
Analysis of "玉壶吟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "玉壶吟" (Yù Hú Yín) is attributed to the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Wang Chan...
Analysis of "侠客行" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "侠客行" (Xiá Kè Xíng), or The Song of the Wandering Knight, is a famous poem by the Ta...