Sheng Tang Jiao Zi: Li Bai's Biography

Author: Ge Jingchun
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This is a literary biography of Li Bai, a great romantic poet of China. It places Li Bai in the splendid Tang Dynasty culture and the era when the Tang Dynasty transitioned from its peak to decline, interpreting the extraordinary and noble character of this genius poet and showcasing his magnificent and radiant poetic style, like a celestial immortal. The book records Li Bai's life experiences, including his youth in Bashu, his travels after leaving Sichuan, his social interactions and court visits, his appointment to the capital, his disregard for wealth and status, his immersion in nature, his mistaken association with Yongwang, his exile for offending the authorities, and his death in Dangtu. It depicts his joys and sorrows, the bittersweet emotions of his life, and the rich and complex thoughts and spiritual states reflected in his poetry, creating a vivid and touching image of a genius poet. The entire book is grand in style, with intricate plots and fluent writing, making it highly readable.