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 "元和十年自朗州至京戏赠看花诸君子" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "元和十年自朗州至京戏赠看花诸君子" (Yuánhé Shí Nián Zì Lǎngzhōu Zhì Jīng Xì Zèng Kàn Huā Zh...
Analysis of "哥舒歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "哥舒歌" (Gē Shū Gē) is a famous folk song from the Tang Dynasty that celebrates the mi...
Analysis of "南浦别" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "南浦别" (Nán Pǔ Bié) is a famous farewell poem written by Bai Juyi (白居易), one of the m...
Analysis of "江楼月" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "江楼月" (Jiāng Lóu Yuè, "Moon Over the River Tower") is a masterpiece by the ...
Analysis of "夜雨寄北" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Li Shangyin (李商隐, 813–858) was a renowned poet of the late Tang Dynasty, known for h...
Analysis of "长相思·汴水流" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "Everlasting Longing (长相思·汴水流)" was written by Bai Juyi (白居易), one of the m...
Analysis of "凉州词 (Liangzhou Ci)" by Wang Zhihuan - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Wang Zhihuan (688742) was a prominent Tang Dynasty poet known for his frontierstyle ...
Analysis of "出塞 (Chū Sài)" by Wang Changling - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Wang Changling (王昌龄, 698756 AD) was a prominent Tang Dynasty poet renowned for his f...
Analysis of "塞下曲（卢纶）" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Lu Lun (卢纶, 739799 AD) was a prominent poet of the Tang Dynasty, known for his front...
Analysis of "赠别·其一" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "赠别·其一" (Zèng Bié · Qí Yī), or "Farewell Poem No. 1," is a poignant farewell poem wr...