Poem Archive
Explore our collection of classical Chinese poetry, organized by date. Each poem includes expert translations and cultural context.
Quatrain
Read Quatrain by Du Fu, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Gazing at Mount Lu Waterfall
Read Gazing at Mount Lu Waterfall by Li Bai, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Night Mooring at Maple Bridge
Read Night Mooring at Maple Bridge by Zhang Ji, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
A Letter to Commissioner Li
Read A Letter to Commissioner Li by Du Mu, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Returning to the Village
Read Returning to the Village by Tao Yuanming, a classical poem from the Eastern Jin dynasty.
Drinking Alone Under the Moon
Read Drinking Alone Under the Moon by Li Bai, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Climbing Youzhou Tower
Read Climbing Youzhou Tower by Chen Zi'ang, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Autumn River Song
Read Autumn River Song by Li Bai, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Seeing Meng Haoran Off at Yellow Crane Tower
Read Seeing Meng Haoran Off at Yellow Crane Tower by Li Bai, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
River Snow
Read River Snow by Liu Zongyuan, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Written on Returning Home
Read Written on Returning Home by He Zhizhang, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Lovesickness
Read Lovesickness by Wang Wei, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Climbing Stork Tower
Read Climbing Stork Tower by Wang Zhihuan, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Thoughts in the Silent Night
Read Thoughts in the Silent Night by Li Bai, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Spring Dawn
Read Spring Dawn by Meng Haoran, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.
Ascending Stork Tower
Read Ascending Stork Tower by Wang Zhihuan, a classical poem from the Tang dynasty.