Late Tang charm

Author: Ge Zhaoguang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Du Mu and Li Shangyin were the two towering poets of late Tang. Later generations compared them to the great Tang poets Li Bai and Du Fu of the high Tang, calling them the "Little Li and Du." However, their lives, poetic styles, and influences were all distinct. This book first focuses on "the person," emphasizing introductions to their life experiences, beliefs, and other aspects. Then, it centers on "the poetry," highlighting the appreciation of Du Mu and Li Shangyin's works. Finally, it broadly discusses their relationships with surrounding poets and later generations of poets, offering insights into the changes in poetic styles from late Tang to the early Song dynasty.