Analysis of "悲陈陶" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "悲陈陶" (Bēi Chén Táo), also known as "Lament for Chen Tao," was written by t...
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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 "苏小小墓" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "苏小小墓" (Sū Xiǎoxiǎo Mù, "The Tomb of Su Xiaoxiao") was written by the Tang ...
Analysis of "望江南·梳洗罢" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "望江南·梳洗罢" (Wàng Jiāngnán · Shūxǐ Bà) was written by Wēn Tíngyún (温庭筠, 812–8...
Analysis of "清江引·秋怀" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "清江引·秋怀" (Qīng Jiāng Yǐn · Qiū Huái) is a beautiful sanqu (散曲) poem written by the Y...
Analysis of "落梅风·远浦归帆" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "落梅风·远浦归帆" (Luò Méi Fēng · Yuǎn Pǔ Guī Fān) is a classical Chinese lyric co...
Analysis of "寿阳曲·潇湘夜雨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "寿阳曲·潇湘夜雨" (Shòu Yáng Qǔ · Xiāo Xiāng Yè Yǔ) is a famous sanqu (散曲) poem by Ma Zhiyu...
Analysis of "金字经·春晚" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "金字经·春晚" (Jīn Zì Jīng · Chūn Wǎn) is a beautiful classical Chinese poem written by t...
Analysis of "叨叨令·自叹" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "叨叨令·自叹" (Dāo Dāo Lìng · Zì Tàn) is a poignant work by the Yuan dynasty poe...
Analysis of "得胜乐·夏" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "得胜乐·夏" (Dé Shèng Lè · Xià) is a classical Chinese poem from the Yuan Dynasty (12711...
Analysis of "碧玉箫·秋景" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "碧玉箫·秋景" (Bì Yù Xiāo·Qiū Jǐng, "Jade Flute: Autumn Scene") is a sanqu (散曲) poem by G...
Analysis of "孔雀东南飞" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "孔雀东南飞" (Kǒngquè Dōngnán Fēi, The Peacock Flies Southeast) is one of the most famous...
Analysis of "寻南溪常道士" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "寻南溪常道士" (Xún Nán Xī Cháng Dào Shì, "Visiting the Taoist Priest Chang on South Creek...