Kang Zhenping Li Bai

Author: Kang Zhen
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Endless Li Bai, Unfathomable Poet Immortal. A person in the court, a guest in the world, a in the universe. CCTV's "One Hundred Lecturers" series, Kang Zhen reveals the ups and downs of Li Bai's tragic and joyful life. Reading Kang Zhen's insightful interpretation of Li Bai, you will gain half of the poetic heart and immortal bones. On "One Hundred Lecturers," the free-spirited discussion about genius reveals how close poets are to us. When it comes to Li Bai, one cannot but mention the Tang Dynasty of Great Prosperity. People often use the term "Tang Dynasty Grand Spirit" to describe that magnificent and romantic era, and Li Bai, along with his poetry, is the epitome of the personality and artistic symbol of that spirit. Li Bai was not only the most outstanding romantic poet in ancient Chinese literature but also the most well-known ancient poet. His poems are widely recognized by people of all ages. For example, "The waterfalls plunge straight down three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way has tumbled from the heavens," "The monkeys' cries on both banks don't stop, as the light boat has already passed through ten thousand mountains," and "The peach blossom pond is a thousand feet deep, yet not as deep as Wang Lun's parting affection for me." His language is fresh and clear, and his emotions are intense and! For thousands of years, these profound yet simple masterpieces have moved generation after generation of Chinese people, nurturing our deep love for our homeland, family, friends, and the natural mountains and rivers. Li Bai is not only a symbol of the Tang Dynasty and Tang poetry but also an important symbol of the spirit of the Chinese nation! In the history of Chinese poetry, Li Bai is undoubtedly an unscalable peak. His extraordinary works have moved generation after generation of Chinese people, remaining radiant across a millennium. Li Bai was also a contradiction. He experienced the peaceful prosperity of the Tang Dynasty but also endured the hardships of war during the "An Lushan Rebellion." His literary achievements and his official career formed the two extreme hot and cold phases of his life, and fate always kept him oscillating between success and failure. Who was he really? Associate Professor Kang Zhen from the School of Literature at Beijing Normal University, through detailed historical records and objective analysis, reconstructs a real Li Bai—a great Li Bai, a Li Bai who suffered and rejoiced. In this era of declining poetic culture, let us pay tribute to this eternal "Poet Immortal" in this way!