“Newlywed Parting” is one of Du Fu’s most heartrending poems, focusing on the young bride who must bid farewell to her soldier-husband shortly after marriage. At the time⋯ Read the full article

In this first poem of the “Water-Rail to Let My Mind Wander” pair, Du Fu creates a tranquil yet subtly questioning mood. Standing apart from the city walls, the poet’s va⋯ Read the full article

“A Tribute to Hua Qing” is one of Du Fu’s brief yet evocative poems, centered on the transcendent power of music. Dedicated to a performer known as Hua Qing, it reference⋯ Read the full article

In this second poem from his “Two Poems on Qujiang,” Du Fu paints a scene of indulgence and philosophical acceptance of life’s transience. Written during the Tang Dynasty⋯ Read the full article

“Climbing the Tower” by Du Fu captures the poet’s reflections during a period of national upheaval. Du Fu stands on a tower overlooking the landscape, where blooming flow⋯ Read the full article

In “Meeting Li Guinian in Jiangnan,” Du Fu recalls a bygone era of music and cultural splendor. Li Guinian was a famous court musician and singer, celebrated for his arti⋯ Read the full article

In “Nighttime Reflections on a Journey,” Du Fu contemplates the transitory nature of life against a backdrop of cosmic grandeur. Set by a gently lapping river under the d⋯ Read the full article

In “The Prime Minister of Shu,” Du Fu pays homage to the famed strategist Zhuge Liang, who served during the Three Kingdoms era. The poem opens by evoking the solemnity o⋯ Read the full article

In “Ascending Yueyang Tower,” Du Fu expresses both personal and national concerns. The famous Tang Dynasty poet, often referred to as the 'Poet Sage,' composed this poem ⋯ Read the full article

Du Fu composed this poem to celebrate the awe-inspiring Mount Tai, renowned as one of China’s most venerated peaks. Reflecting centuries of cultural reverence, Mount Tai ⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Du Fu warmly depicts the scene of welcoming a guest to his modest riverside home. Surrounded by the fresh vibrancy of spring waters, the poet notices the da⋯ Read the full article

In this short yet vivid poem, Du Fu focuses on the simple pleasures of nature, capturing a moment of serenity and beauty. Set along a riverside path in spring, the scene ⋯ Read the full article

This poem by Du Fu resonates with the exuberant relief felt when hearing that Tang forces have reclaimed regions of Henan and Hebei during a period of political upheaval.⋯ Read the full article

Written during a period of great turmoil in the Tang Dynasty, this poem records Du Fu’s struggle when autumn winds ripped away the thatch of his humble dwelling. Though s⋯ Read the full article

Composed by Du Fu, one of the greatest poets of the Tang Dynasty, this poem offers a profoundly personal glimpse into the emotional toll of political upheaval, exile, and⋯ Read the full article