Analysis of "更漏子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Gēng Lòu Zǐ (更漏子) is a classical Chinese poetic form often associated with the c...
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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 "曲江" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 曲江 (Qǔ Jiāng) was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu (杜甫, Dù F...
Analysis of "秋兴" (Autumn Meditations) - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Du Fu (杜甫, 712770) is widely regarded as one of China's greatest poets from the Tang...
Analysis of "花非花" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "花非花" (Huā Fēi Huā) was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi ...
Analysis of "蟾宫曲·叹世" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "蟾宫曲·叹世" (Chángōng Qǔ·Tàn Shì), also known as "Moon Palace Song: Lamenting ...
Analysis of "宫词" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The gōng cí (宫词), or "palace poems," are a genre of classical Chinese poetry that de...
Analysis of "离思五首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "离思五首" (Lí Sī Wǔ Shǒu) or "Five Poems of Parting Thoughts" is a renowned series ...
Analysis of "古从军行" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "古从军行" (Gǔ Cóngjūn Xíng), or "Ancient Marching Song," is a famous poem by the Tang D...
Analysis of "咏怀古迹·其三" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "咏怀古迹·其三" (Yǒng Huái Gǔ Jì · Qí Sān) is part of a famous series of poems by Du Fu (杜...
Analysis of "秋兴八首·其一" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "秋兴八首·其一" (Qiū Xìng Bā Shǒu · Qí Yī) is part of an eightpoem series titled ...
Analysis of "齐天乐·蟋蟀" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 齐天乐·蟋蟀 (Qí Tiān Lè · Xī Shuài, "Joy of Heavenly Music · The Cricket") is a ...