白 居易
4 books
About the Author
Bai Juyi (772–846), also known as Bo Juyi or Po Chü-i, was a renowned Tang dynasty poet whose works profoundly influenced Chinese literature and extended to Japanese and Korean traditions. Born in a scholarly family in present-day Shaanxi province, he rose through the imperial examinations to become a prominent official, serving in various capacities including governor and advisor to emperors. Bai's poetry often blended classical elegance with accessible language, critiquing social injustices, celebrating nature's beauty, and exploring themes of love, loss, and human folly. His masterpiece, '長恨歌: The Traditional Chinese Language and English Edition (Traditional Chinese Edition),' immortalizes the tragic romance of Emperor Xuanzong and his consort Yang Guifei, blending historical narrative with poignant lyricism. Despite political exiles, Bai's commitment to moral poetry earned him enduring acclaim as one of China's greatest versifiers, with over 2,800 poems attributed to him.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
accessible
satirical
