"Poetry and Wine: Li Bai – A Life of Poetry and Wine

Author: Xie Chufa
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The Chinese nation has a long history, and the Huaxia civilization is profound and enduring. Over thousands of years of Chinese civilization's development, numerous outstanding figures have emerged, including statesmen who governed and secured the state, strategists who outwitted opponents and planned meticulously, and literati who excelled in poetry and prose, their brilliance shining like stars, with none lacking in their generation. These remarkable individuals were born in different historical periods, active in various classes and strata, experiencing diverse life journeys and walking different paths in life. Some were brave and adaptable, some serene and wise, some skilled in political maneuvering, some unrestrained and free-spirited, some transcendent and gentle, and some unrestrained and spontaneous. Studying the life philosophies of these ancient celebrities offers us great inspiration and lessons.
Taiwan Yangzhi Cultural Enterprises Co., Ltd. has compiled and published the China Life Series, selecting the personalities and life stories of many famous figures in Chinese history. The company obtained the rights to six of these books, renaming them the Life Case Series, including: Witful Life—Sun Quan, Serene Life—Emperor Taizong of Tang, Women's Power Life—Wu Zetian, Poetry and Wine Life—Li Bai, Gentle Life—Li Qingzhao, and Spontaneous Life—Yuan Mei, for publication to delight readers.