Analysis of "听颖师弹琴" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "听颖师弹琴" ("Listening to Monk Ying Play the Qin") was written by Han Yu (韩愈),...
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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 "调张籍" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "调张籍" (Diào Zhāng Jí) was written by the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Han Yu ...
Analysis of "石鼓歌" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "石鼓歌" (Shí Gǔ Gē), or "Song of the Stone Drums," is a famous poem by the Tang Dynast...
Analysis of "谒衡岳庙遂宿岳寺题门楼" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction Han Yu (韩愈, 768–824) was a prominent Tang Dynasty poet, essayist, and government off...
Analysis of "八月十五夜赠张功曹" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "八月十五夜赠张功曹" (MidAutumn Night Gift to Zhang Gongcao) was written by Han Yu (...
Analysis of "山石" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "山石" (Mountain Rocks) was written by Han Yu (韩愈), a prominent Tang Dynasty ...
Analysis of "约客" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem 约客 (Yuē Kè, "Waiting for a Guest") was written by Zhao Shixiu (赵师秀, 1170–12...
Analysis of "偶成" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "偶成" (ǒu chéng), meaning "Casually Composed" or "Occasional Verse," is a ce...
Analysis of "劝学" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "劝学" (Quàn Xué), meaning "Encouraging Learning," is a famous essay by the Confucian ...
Analysis of "赴戍登程口占示家人" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "赴戍登程口占示家人" (Fù Shù Dēng Chéng Kǒu Zhàn Shì Jiā Rén, "On Departing for the Frontier,...
Analysis of "春愁" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction The poem "春愁" (Chūn Chóu), meaning "Spring Sorrow," was written by Qiu Jin (秋瑾), a r...
Analysis of "别云间" - Classical Chinese Poetry
Introduction "别云间" (Bié Yúnjiān, "Farewell to the CloudLand") is a poignant poem written by Xià W...