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Li Bai China (701 - 762) Timeline Taoist Poems by Li Bai Books - Links |
In his 40s, he was appointed to a high academy position by the emperor in recognition of his work, but he was later exiled for political reasons. He then worked in the service of a southern prince who rose up in rebellion. When that prince lost his struggle, Li Bai was exiled a second time, but eventually pardoned.
Li Bai's poetry is particularly known for its elegance. It suggests a certain serene poise in relationship to the world and the quiet mind observing it.
Poems by Li Bai
- Alone and Drinking Under the Moon
- Along the Stream
- Autumn River Song
- Clearing at Dawn
- If High Heaven had no love for wine
- In the Quiet Night
- Parting
- Quiet Thoughts, Late
- Self-Abandonment
- The birds have vanished into the sky
- The Cold Clear Spring at Nanyang
- The Summit Temple
- To Tu Fu from Shantang
- Visit to the Cold Clear Spring
- Visiting a Taoist on Taitien Mountain
- Yellow Crane Terrace
- You ask why I make my home in the mountain forest
Related Links
Li Po
http://cscs.umich.edu/~crshalizi/Poetry/Li_Po/
Several poems online and a few articles, including one discussion Li Po's connection with Taoist alchemy.
Li Po
http://www.dpo.uab.edu/~yangzw/libai1.html
Brief biography notes and several poems online.
Li Po: Poetry Archives @ eMule.com
http://www.emule.com/poetry/?page=overview;author=16
A good selection of Li Po poems online.
Translated Chinese Poetry: Poems by Li Po
http://www.shigeku.org/xlib/lingshidao/hanshi/libai.htm
Several poems translated.
