In classical Chinese literature, Liu Zongyuan’s poem “江雪” (River Snow) is famously represented by a single, concise quatrain:千山鸟飞绝万径人踪灭孤舟蓑笠翁独钓寒江雪(Am⋯ Read the full article

Although you requested details of the “poem,” Liu Zongyuan’s 《蝜蝂传》 (Fùbǎn Zhuàn) is actually a short prose essay rather than a poem. In this work, Liu Zongyuan descr⋯ Read the full article

Although the exact historical text of this poem is not commonly found in official anthologies, it is traditionally attributed to Liu Zongyuan under the title “衡阳与梦得⋯ Read the full article

In “Dwelling by the Stream,” Liu Zongyuan captures both the weariness of court obligations and a deep-seated longing for a peaceful, self-sustaining lifestyle. The poem b⋯ Read the full article

Although your request mentions “the details of the poem,” Liu Zongyuan’s “童区寄传” (Tong Quji’s Biography) is actually a short prose work, not a poem. Liu Zongyuan (773–⋯ Read the full article

Although there is no widely referenced historical poem by Liu Zongyuan titled “江郎山” in standard anthologies, this reconstructed piece reflects several hallmarks of his⋯ Read the full article

In this eight-line poem, Liu Zongyuan captures both the physical and emotional isolation of exile. Standing atop the city tower in Liuzhou, he faces a world of imposing n⋯ Read the full article

In “The Fisherman,” Liu Zongyuan captures a scene of serene simplicity: a lone fisherman amid towering cliffs and the gently flowing Xiang River. The poem unfolds in six ⋯ Read the full article

In “River Snow,” Liu Zongyuan paints a scene of profound isolation amid a winter landscape. The first two lines emphasize utter desolation—countless mountains and paths h⋯ Read the full article

In “Drunken Gift to Magistrate Liu the 28th,” Bai Juyi reflects on camaraderie, longing, and the weight of time—all mingled with wine’s intoxicating haze. The poem begins⋯ Read the full article

In his “New Yuefu” series, Bai Juyi sought to rejuvenate the ancient Yuefu (Music Bureau) tradition by blending poignant social commentary with accessible language and me⋯ Read the full article

In “Green Gate Willows” (青门柳), Bai Juyi captures how something as ordinary as a line of willow trees can become charged with emotion—especially for those departing on ⋯ Read the full article

In this concise yet affecting poem, Bai Juyi captures the delicate tension between love, memory, and the necessity of letting go. Set at a place called “the southern shor⋯ Read the full article

“Remembrance of Jiangnan (No. 1)” is one of Bai Juyi’s best-known short lyric poems (词) in the Chinese tradition. Written in the Ci form, it celebrates the region south ⋯ Read the full article

While an exact historical text for “Evening Slumber” (暮寝) by Bai Juyi is not firmly documented, the poem above is rendered in a style reminiscent of his gentle, introsp⋯ Read the full article