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 "临洞庭上张丞相" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "临洞庭上张丞相" (Lín Dòngtíng Shàng Zhāng Chéngxiàng), also known as "望洞庭湖赠张丞相" (...
Analysis of "饮中八仙歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "饮中八仙歌" (Yǐn Zhōng Bā Xiān Gē), or "Song of the Eight Immortal Drinkers," is a f...
Analysis of "戏为六绝句" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "戏为六绝句" (Xì Wéi Liù Jué Jù), or Playfully Written Six Quatrains, is a series of six ...
Analysis of "后出塞" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "后出塞" (Hòu Chū Sài) is part of a series of frontier poems written by the re...
Analysis of "前出塞" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "前出塞" (Qián Chū Sài) is a famous series of poems written by the Tang Dynasty poet Du...
Analysis of "登楼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "登楼" (Dēng Lóu, "Ascending the Tower") was written by the renowned Tang Dyn...
Analysis of "汉江临泛" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "汉江临泛" (Hàn Jiāng Lín Fàn), also known as "Viewing the Han River," is a celebrated l...
Analysis of "春泛若耶溪" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "春泛若耶溪" (Chūn Fàn Ruòyē Xī, "Spring Drifting on the Ruoye Stream") is a celebrated n...
Analysis of "庐山谣寄卢侍御虚舟" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "庐山谣寄卢侍御虚舟" (Lúshān Yáo Jì Lú Shìyù Xūzhōu) was written by Li Bai (李白, Lǐ B...
Analysis of "玉楼春" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem Yù Lóu Chūn (玉楼春, "Spring in Jade Pavilion") is a famous cí (词) lyric compo...
Analysis of "Yè Jīnmén" by Feng Yansi - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Feng Yansi (冯延巳, 903–960) was a prominent poet and statesman during the Five Dynasti...