Analysis of "送魏万之京" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "送魏万之京" (Sòng Wèi Wàn zhī Jīng) is a farewell poem written by the Tang Dynasty poet ...
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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 "金铜仙人辞汉歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "金铜仙人辞汉歌" (Jīn Tóng Xiānrén Cí Hàn Gē, "Song of the Bronze Immortal Leaving...
Analysis of "蟾宫曲·咏西湖" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "蟾宫曲·咏西湖" (Chángōng Qǔ·Yǒng Xīhú), also known as "折桂令·咏西湖" (Zhégùi Lìng·Yǒn...
Analysis of "凤凰台上忆吹箫" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "凤凰台上忆吹箫" ("Recalling Flute Songs on Phoenix Terrace") is a famous lyric po...
Analysis of "鹧鸪天" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Zhe Gu Tian (鹧鸪天) is a classical Chinese poetic form, often used to express deep...
Analysis of "江汉" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "江汉" (Jiāng Hàn) is a classic work from the Book of Songs (《诗经》, Shī Jīng),...
Analysis of "江上" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "江上" (Jiāng Shàng), or "On the River", is a masterpiece by Wang Anshi (王安石)...
Analysis of "登飞来峰" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "登飞来峰" (Dēng Fēilái Fēng, "Ascending the Flying Peak") was written by the r...
Analysis of "沈园" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "沈园" (Shěn Yuán) was written by the renowned Southern Song Dynasty poet Lu ...
Analysis of "夜上受降城闻笛" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "夜上受降城闻笛" (Yè Shàng Shòu Xiáng Chéng Wén Dí), translated as "Hearing a Flut...