Introduction to the Poem"诉衷情 (当年万里觅封侯)" is a Ci poem written by Lu You, one of the most prominent poets of the Southern Song Dynasty. This poem reflects Lu You'⋯ Read the full article

This second poem referencing Shen Garden (沈园) continues Lu You’s deeply personal elegy for his former wife, Tang Wan, and the memories bound to this location. While “Sh⋯ Read the full article

In “Shen Garden (No. 1),” Lu You compresses a deep sense of regret and longing into four lines, setting the poem against the backdrop of a once-beautiful garden that now ⋯ Read the full article

In “秋夜将晓出篱门迎凉有感,” Lu You (1125–1210) harnesses a brief autumn moment to summon a sweeping vision of China’s vast landscapes and the lingering sorrow over lost ⋯ Read the full article

In this concise, four-line poem, Lu You paints a lighthearted scene set shortly after rainfall—when the stream’s water rises near a humble, rustic gate. Village children,⋯ Read the full article

Introduction to the Poem"临安春雨初霁" (Lín'ān Chūn Yǔ Chū Jì), translated as "After the Spring Rain Clears in Lin'an," is a classical Chinese poem written by Lu You (陆⋯ Read the full article

“Setting Down My Frustrations (Who Knew, in Early Youth, How Difficult the World Could Be?)” is one of Lu You’s most celebrated poems capturing his lifelong patriotic zea⋯ Read the full article

Lu You, one of the most renowned poets of the Southern Song Dynasty, wrote this short yet powerful verse at a time when his country was under threat. Despite his advancin⋯ Read the full article

In “十一月四日风雨大作(其一)” (On the Fourth Day of the Eleventh Month, a Great Storm Arose, No. 1), Lu You captures his unwavering patriotic spirit even while bedridden ⋯ Read the full article

Written in the Southern Song era, “示儿” (“To My Sons”) is one of Lu You’s most famous—and final—poems. Born in 1125, Lu You dedicated much of his life to lamenting the S⋯ Read the full article

“Pin on Her Hairpin (Soft Red Hands)” by Lu You (1125–1210) is among the most famous ci poems of the Southern Song Dynasty, treasured for its poignant reflection on lost ⋯ Read the full article

This poem demonstrates classic features of **late Southern Tang** / **early Song** ci:- **Seasonal Symbolism**: Waning spring parallels waning fortunes.- **Contrasting St⋯ Read the full article

Although Li Qingzhao (1084–ca.1155) composed numerous ci poems, no definitive version titled “好事近(风定落花深)” is authenticated in her classical corpus. The text above⋯ Read the full article

While Li Qingzhao indeed composed works that evoke lakeside vistas and gentle breezes, no fully authenticated poem begins with “湖上风来波浩渺” under the tune “怨王孙.” T⋯ Read the full article

Although “Partridge Sky (Chill Day, Somber Rays Touch the Barred Window)” is often labeled under the tune pattern “Zhe Gu Tian” (鹧鸪天), **there is no verified historica⋯ Read the full article