Analysis of "丹青引" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "丹青引" (Dān Qīng Yǐn), or Ode to Painting, is a famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet ...
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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 "墨梅" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "墨梅" (Mò Méi, "Ink Plum Blossom") was written by Wang Mian (王冕, 1287–1359),...
Analysis of "秋登宣城谢朓北楼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "秋登宣城谢朓北楼" (Qiū Dēng Xuānchéng Xiè Tiǎo Běi Lóu, "Climbing Xie Tiao's North Tower in...
Analysis of "忆江上吴处士" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "忆江上吴处士" (Yì Jiāngshàng Wú Chǔshì, "Remembering the Recluse Wu by the River...
Analysis of "绝句漫兴" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "绝句漫兴" (Juéjù Mànxìng) series is a collection of short lyrical poems by the Tang...
Analysis of "酬乐天咏老见示" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "酬乐天咏老见示" (Chóu Lètiān Yǒng Lǎo Jiànshì) was written by the Tang Dynasty po...
Analysis of "再游玄都观" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "再游玄都观" (Zài Yóu Xuándū Guàn) was written by the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi...
Analysis of "十五夜望月" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "十五夜望月" (Shíwǔ Yè Wàng Yuè), also known as "MidAutumn Moon Gazing," was wri...
Analysis of "秋思" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "秋思" (Qiū Sī), or "Autumn Thoughts," is one of the most famous poems by the Tang Dyn...
Analysis of "奉济驿重送严公四韵" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "奉济驿重送严公四韵" was written by Du Fu (杜甫, 712–770), one of China's greatest poe...
Analysis of "伊州歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "伊州歌" (Yī Zhōu Gē) is a famous Tang Dynasty poem attributed to the female poet 盖...