Analysis of "沈园二首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "沈园二首" (Shěn Yuán Èr Shǒu, "Two Poems on Shen Garden") was written by the r...
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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 "乌夜啼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "乌夜啼" (Wū Yè Tí), translated as "Crows Crying at Night", is a renowned piec...
Analysis of "水龙吟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "水龙吟" (Shuǐ Lóng Yín), or "Water Dragon Chant," is a famous ci (lyric poetry) form f...
Analysis of "念奴娇·过洞庭" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "念奴娇·过洞庭" (Niàn Nú Jiāo · Guò Dòng Tíng) was written by Zhang Xiaoxiang (张孝...
Analysis of "古风" - Classical Chinese Poetry: Li Bai's "Quiet Night Thought" (静夜思)
Introduction Li Bai (李白, 701762) is considered one of China's greatest poets from the Tang Dynast...
Analysis of "临江仙" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Lín Jiāng Xiān (临江仙) is a famous cí (词) poem by Yang Shen (杨慎), a prominent scho...
Analysis of "贺新郎·别茂嘉十二弟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "贺新郎·别茂嘉十二弟" (Hè Xīn Láng · Bié Mào Jiā Shí'èr Dì) was written by Xin Qiji ...
Analysis of "兰陵王·柳" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "兰陵王·柳" (Lánlíng Wáng·Liǔ, "Prince Lanling: The Willow") is a famous cí (词) poem by ...
Analysis of "六丑·蔷薇谢后作" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "六丑·蔷薇谢后作" (Liù Chǒu · Qiángwēi Xiè Hòu Zuò) was written by Zhou Bangyan (周...
Analysis of "瑞龙吟·章台路" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "瑞龙吟·章台路" (Ruì Lóng Yín·Zhāng Tái Lù) is a famous cí (lyric poem) by Zhou Bangyan (周...
Analysis of "木兰花慢·可怜今夕月" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "木兰花慢·可怜今夕月" (Mùlán Huā Màn · Kělián Jīnxī Yuè) was written by Xin Qiji (辛弃...
Analysis of "贺新郎·甚矣吾衰矣" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem Hè Xīn Láng·Shèn Yǐ Wú Shuāi Yǐ (贺新郎·甚矣吾衰矣) was written by Xin Qiji (辛弃疾, 1...