Analysis of "新年作" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "新年作" (Xīnnián Zuò), or "New Year's Composition," is a poignant poem written by the ...
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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 "送僧归日本" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "送僧归日本" (Sòng Sēng Guī Rìběn, "Seeing Off a Monk Returning to Japan") was w...
Analysis of "谷口书斋寄杨补阙" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "谷口书斋寄杨补阙" (Gǔkǒu Shūzhāi Jì Yáng Bǔquē) was written by Qian Qi (钱起), a pro...
Analysis of "酬程延秋夜即事见赠" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "酬程延秋夜即事见赠" (Chóu Chéng Yán Qiū Yè Jí Shì Jiàn Zèng) was written by the Tan...
Analysis of "阙题" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "阙题" (Quē Tí), meaning "Untitled," is a celebrated work by the Tang Dynasty...
Analysis of "旅宿" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "旅宿" (Lǚ Sù), meaning "Lodging During Travel", was written by the renowned ...
Analysis of "秋日赴阙题潼关驿楼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "秋日赴阙题潼关驿楼" (Qiū Rì Fù Què Tí Tóng Guān Yì Lóu) was written by the late Tan...
Analysis of "早秋" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "早秋" (Early Autumn) was written by the Tang Dynasty poet Xu Hun (许浑), who l...
Analysis of "木兰花·拟古决绝词柬友" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "木兰花·拟古决绝词柬友" (Mùlán Huā·Nǐgǔ Juéjué Cí Jiǎn Yǒu) was written by Nalan Xing...
Analysis of "村居" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "村居" (Cūn Jū, "Village Life") is a pastoral poem by the Qing Dynasty poet Gao Ding (...
Analysis of "宿新市徐公店" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "宿新市徐公店" (Sù Xīnshì Xú Gōng Diàn) was written by Yang Wanli (杨万里), a promin...
Analysis of "寄李十二白二十韵" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "寄李十二白二十韵" (Jì Lǐ Shí'èr Bái Èrshí Yùn) is a poem by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet ...