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Classical Chinese Poems & Essays · 2026 · Series I
A bilingual literary journey through classical Chinese poetry and prose
Mar 11
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Classical Chinese Quotes & Paintings · 2026 · Series I
A bilingual visual journey through classical Chinese wisdom
Feb 27
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At Ease in Recognition or Obscurity
By: Mengzi (孟子, aka “Mencius”, c.372–289 BCE), Warring States period philosopher, Confucian thinker and political teacher
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Every Measure Has Its Limit
By: Qu Yuan (屈原, c. 340–278 BCE), Warring States poet, statesman of Chu
Mar 30
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Standing Above the Clouds
By: Wang Anshi (王安石, 1021–1086), Northern Song dynasty statesman, reformer, and poet
Mar 27
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Jian Xu
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On Ritual, Teachers, and Self-Cultivation
By: Xunzi (荀子, c. 310–235 BCE), Warring States period Confucian philosopher
Mar 25
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A Lonely Cold Food Day Beyond the City
By: Yang Huizhi (杨徽之, d. 1006), Northern Song dynasty poet and official
Mar 23
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On Beginnings and Non-Interference
By: Laozi (老子, traditionally dated 6th century BCE), philosopher and founder of Daoism
Mar 20
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