Li Bai
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Summary
This book selects vivid moments from Li Bai's life, sketching his brilliant talent, unrestrained temperament, and romantic, heroic character, and presents the arduous yet splendid life of this great poet.
Editor's review
From an editorial perspective, the book's core value lies in its precise positioning and elegant narrative. Zhonghua Book Company, as an authority in publishing classical works, ensures solid textual research and avoids fictionalized storytelling and misinformation. Ren Yafang's writing is fluent and literary, showing both Li Bai's boldness—"Laughing loudly, I go out the gate"—and his bitterness—"Raising my cup to drown sorrow, sorrow only grows"—so that the character is three-dimensional and full. For readers who wish to understand Li Bai's life quickly and systematically without plunging into difficult academic argument, this book is an excellent entry point. It is like a finely made window through which we glimpse the atmosphere of the High Tang and the burning soul of a genius poet. The book's account of Li Bai's difficulties in seeking office, his failures in politics, and his displacement in old age also prompts reflection on the relationship between genius and its era, giving the book value beyond a mere introduction to his life.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Middle school and university students interested in Li Bai's life who want an authoritative yet accessible introduction.
- Lovers of classical literature who wish to understand Li Bai's poetry in connection with his life experiences.
- General readers looking for quality humanities reading who hope to feel the cultural atmosphere of the High Tang through a life story.
- Teachers or parents choosing an educational and readable biography of a historical figure for students or children.
Not a good fit for
- Professional researchers or senior scholars seeking in-depth academic study, detailed textual research, and comprehensive biographical materials.
- Readers expecting extensive literary criticism or radically new,颠覆性 historical interpretations.
Reading tips
- Reading alongside Li Bai's poems is recommended; readers may wish to seek out the original poems mentioned in the book for a better experience.
- The book can be read in chapter order, or readers may begin with the life stage that interests them most (such as the Chang'an period or exile to Yelang).
- After reading, consider the two sides of Li Bai—the "immortal" and the "mortal"—and the collision between his personality and the trajectory of his era.
About the publisher
Zhonghua Book Company is a publisher known for collating ancient texts and academic publishing, with its output centered on Eastern philosophy, culture, classic works, art, and historical reading. Its library contains 532 titles, including Chen Shou's Records of the Three Kingdoms, Guo Qingfan's Collected Commentaries on Zhuangzi, the four-volume Chinese Literature: Four Great Classical Novels, and the two-volume Table of Seal and Clerical Script Forms from Qin, Han, Wei, and Jin. These titles span historical classics, commentaries on the philosophers, classical novels, and philological reference works. Representative authors include Chen Shou, Guo Qingfan, Wu Cheng'en, Shi Nai'an, Cao Xueqin, Luo Guanzhong, Xu Wenwu, and the Hanyu Dazidian character-form group, reflecting a focus on primary sources and scholarly editors. Its publishing character lies in combining authoritative editions and annotated texts with both accessible classics and specialized research. Public information on its fuller catalog is limited; this note describes only the directions evident in the library's holdings.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 中华先贤人物故事汇 出版说明
- 导读
- 忘年之交
- 圣恩眷宠
- 斗酒百篇
- 力士脱靴
- 繁华落尽
- 偶遇知音
- 相约访古
- 泛舟沧海
- 金陵揽胜
- 巍巍之城
- 风雨欲来
- 入永王幕
- 幸遇中丞
- 途中遇赦
- 千载独步
- 李白 生平简表
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About the author
Ren Yafang is an author about whom limited public information is currently available. One work by her is included in the collection, a biographical book titled Li Bai. Based on the available information, her writing focuses on general biography, taking historical figures as her subject. The book Li Bai presents the life and creative work of the Tang dynasty poet Li Bai and falls within the category of biography, offering readers insight into the poet's life and the background of his writings. Because records concerning Ren Yafang's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and writing career are not available in the collection, a more detailed account of her life cannot yet be provided. Judging from the existing work, her writing shows an interest in historical figures, and her language and narrative approach serve the documentary needs of biography, making the book suitable for readers interested in Li Bai and Tang dynasty literature.
