The Tang dynasty (618–907) is known as the golden age of Chinese literature. Its poems typically have eight lines of five or seven syllables each, following strict tonal patterns and parallel ...

This poem is an interpretation of “The Yellow Crane Tower” by Tang Dynasty poet Cui Hao 崔顥 (704–754). The original poem reflects on the passage of time and the loss of tradition across generations.

Grain Rain marks the end of spring. Bathed in spring showers, the earth rejuvenates and tea hills glisten. As put by Tang ...

another famous poet in the Tang dynasty. As a member of the elite in society he lived in the capital at Chang’an, now known as Xi’an. Later he was dubbed the 'Poet Historian', for writing down ...