The banished immortal : a life of Li Bai (Li Po) /

A narratively driven, deeply human biography of the 8th century poet, Li Bai--also known as Li Po--one of the most beloved poets ever to emerge from China. A wide range of historical and literary sources come together to weave the life story of Li Bai (701-762), whose poems rang throughout the Tang...

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Main Author: Jin, Ha, 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Chinese
Published: New York : Pantheon, 2019.
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