In this poem, Li Bai portrays the deep yearning and sorrow that soldiers and exiles feel when stationed on distant frontiers. The moon, rising above vast mountain ranges ⋯ Read the full article

In this short poem, Li Bai highlights the allure of fine wine and gracious hospitality as a remedy for the pangs of homesickness. Through rich imagery—‘fragrant like swee⋯ Read the full article

“Qing Ping Tune (Part I)” is the first of a trio of poems written by Li Bai, one of China’s most revered Tang Dynasty poets. Though its subject is often interpreted as a ⋯ Read the full article

In this short yet profound poem, Li Bai reflects on the overwhelming sense of sorrow that seems to manifest physically in his rapidly graying hair. He uses hyperbole by l⋯ Read the full article

In “Night at the Mountain Temple,” Li Bai paints a vivid scene of breathtaking height and cosmic closeness. Though only four lines long, the poem brims with wonder: perch⋯ Read the full article

Li Bai’s “A Farewell from Xie Tiao Tower in Xuanzhou” (commonly known by its Chinese title “宣州谢朓楼饯别校书叔云”) embodies the bittersweet intersection between life’s ⋯ Read the full article

“A Difficult Road (Part I)” is one of Li Bai’s most iconic poems capturing both the despair and resilience of the human spirit. Li Bai begins by portraying a lavish feast⋯ Read the full article

“Bring in the Wine” is among Li Bai’s most spirited and well-known poems, celebrating the fleeting quality of life and the importance of seizing every moment. The poem op⋯ Read the full article

This famous work by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai captures the breathtaking speed and magic of a dawn departure from Baidi City. In just a few elegant lines, Li Bai highli⋯ Read the full article

This poem, composed by the revered Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, offers an exquisite reflection on solitude, companionship, and the transcendent joy of nature. The speaker fi⋯ Read the full article

Written by Li Bai, this poem captures the delicate moment of parting as the poet bids farewell to his close friend, Meng Haoran, who embarks from Yellow Crane Tower towar⋯ Read the full article

Composed by Li Bai, this renowned poem captures a moment of quiet introspection. The poet awakens or finds himself at night, noticing the luminous moonlight by his bedsid⋯ Read the full article