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LI T'AI-PO: REMEMBERED

ByJean Elizabeth Ward

Chinese Tang Poet, Li T'ai-Po remembered,with Poetry,and Prose, and History, by American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward. Du Fu says, my friend, Li T’ai-Po is best known for the extravagant imagination and striking Taoist imagery in his poetry, and I must add…for his great love of wine. Like me, he spent much of his life travelling, although in his case … it was because his wealth allowed him to, rather than because his poverty forced him to. It is said that he drowned in the Yangtze River, after falling from his boat, while drunkenly trying to embrace the reflections of the moon. In reality, Li Bai committed suicide, as evidenced by his farewell poem. We only met twice, however, Li Bai was my friend.

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Publication Date
Sep 30, 2011
Language
English
Category
Poetry
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All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
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By (author): Jean Elizabeth Ward

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