Analysis of "寻西山隐者不遇" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "寻西山隐者不遇" ("Visiting the Recluse of West Mountain but Not Finding Him") is a famous ...
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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 "大德歌·冬景" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "大德歌·冬景" (Dà Dé Gē · Dōng Jǐng) is a classical Chinese poem attributed to Guan Hanqi...
Analysis of "驻马听·吹" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "驻马听·吹" (Zhù Mǎ Tīng·Chuī) is a famous sanqu (散曲) poem written by Bai Pu (白朴), a pro...
Analysis of "御街行·秋日怀旧" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "御街行·秋日怀旧" (Yù Jiē Xíng: Qiū Rì Huái Jiù, "Song of the Royal Street: Autumn Nostalgi...
Analysis of "夏日山中" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "夏日山中" (Xià Rì Shān Zhōng, "Summer Day in the Mountains") is a delightful poem by th...
Analysis of "早梅" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "早梅" (Early Plum Blossom) was written by Zhang Wei (张谓), a Tang Dynasty poe...
Analysis of "桃花扇" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇, Táo Huā Shàn) is not just a poem but a famous classical ...
Analysis of "长生殿" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "长生殿" (Chángshēng Diàn), or "Palace of Eternal Life," is not a single poem but r...
Analysis of "梧桐雨" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "梧桐雨" (Wútóng Yǔ), or "Rain on the Phoenix Tree," is a poignant piece from ...
Analysis of "摸鱼儿" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "摸鱼儿" (Mō Yú Ér), also known as "摸鱼子", is a famous cí (词) poem written by t...
Analysis of "田上" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "田上" (Tián Shàng, On the Field) was written by the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Da...
Analysis of "伤田家" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "伤田家" (Shāng Tiánjiā, "Lament for Peasant Families") is a poignant poem by the late ...