Analysis of "碛中作" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "碛中作" (Qì Zhōng Zuò) was written by Cen Shen (岑参, c. 715–770), a prominent ...
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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 "山房春事" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "山房春事" (Shānfáng Chūnshì, "Spring Scene in a Mountain Lodge") was written b...
Analysis of "白梅" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "白梅" (Bái Méi, "White Plum Blossom") was written by Wang Mian (王冕, 1287–135...
Analysis of "狱中题壁" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "狱中题壁" (Yù Zhōng Tí Bì, "Inscribed on the Prison Wall") is a famous poem written by ...
Analysis of "行路难·金樽清酒斗十千" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "行路难·金樽清酒斗十千" (Xíng Lù Nán: Jīn Zūn Qīng Jiǔ Dǒu Shí Qiān, "Hard Roads: Golden Cups ...
Analysis of "和张仆射塞下曲" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "和张仆射塞下曲" (Hé Zhāng Púyè Sāi Xià Qǔ) is part of a series of frontier poems ...
Analysis of "金陵怀古" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "金陵怀古" (Jīnlíng Huáigǔ), or "Reflections on the Ancient Capital Jinling," i...
Analysis of "西塞山怀古" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "西塞山怀古" (Xī Sài Shān Huái Gǔ) is a famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi (刘禹...
Analysis of "遣悲怀三首" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The "遣悲怀三首" (Qiǎn Bēi Huái Sān Shǒu) or "Three Poems to Banish Sadness" is a poignan...
Analysis of "宿王昌龄隐居" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "宿王昌龄隐居" (Sù Wáng Chānglíng Yǐnjū), or "Staying Overnight at Wang Changling...
