"This poem was composed by Han Hong upon bidding farewell to his friend Magistrate Qi, who was departing to assume office in Dongyang. Located in the Jiangnan region, Dongyang was renowned for its picturesque landscapes and prosperity. Throug…"
"This poem was composed during the Mid-Tang period, a time of political turmoil when many scholar-officials faced exile. The subject of this farewell poem was banished to the remote Wuxi region west of the Xiang River, a desolate area inhabit…"
"This poem was composed during the poet's visit to the forest pavilion of Duke Xu of Suzhou, depicting the serene autumn scenery of the pavilion and expressing profound contemplative emotions. Through delicate landscape descriptions, the poet…"
"This poem was composed during the poet's visit to the forest pavilion of Duke Xu of Suzhou, depicting the serene autumn scenery of the pavilion and expressing profound contemplative emotions. Through delicate landscape descriptions, the poet…"
"This poem was composed during the mid-to-late Tang period by Han Hong as a farewell piece for a friend departing to assume office in Jiangning (modern Nanjing). Though the identity of the recipient remains unknown, the verses trace a journey…"
"This poem was composed by Han Hong upon bidding farewell to Zhang Dan, who was embarking on a long journey eastward by water to Beihai (present-day Guangxi). With subtle yet profound emotion, Han masterfully blends the natural imagery of his…"
"This poem was composed during the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty, a period when the once-prosperous Tang Empire was transitioning into decline, marked by social upheavals and frequent political strife. The subject of the poem, Military Consultant …"
"Seven-character-quatrainThis poem makes perfect sense if we understand that Han Hong wrote this in the aftermath of the An Lushan Rebellion. The capital city Chang’an had fallen to rebels, but it was, in time, retaken by forces loyal to the…"
"Han Hong's Tong Ti Xian You Guan (同题仙游观) is a seven-character regulated verse (lüshi) written during the Mid-Tang period, when the poet was one of the famous "Ten Literary Masters of the Dali era." The poem opens with a view t…"
"Han Hong's Chou Cheng Yan Qiu Ye Ji Shi Jian Zeng (酬程延秋夜即事见赠) is a five-character regulated verse (lüshi) written as a reply to his friend Cheng Yan, who had sent him a poem on an autumn night. The poem opens with a quiet, private f…"
