(1/2)The Untold Story of China’s Greatest Poet, Li Bai
- Author
- China's Living Legends
- Published
- Mon 10 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silan013/episodes/12The-Untold-Story-of-Chinas-Greatest-Poet--Li-Bai-e2ulp45
Discover the fascinating life of Li Bai, one of China's most celebrated poets of the Tang Dynasty.
Learn why Li Bai never passed the imperial exams, how his character shaped his career, and the reasons behind his repeated exiles. From his four marriages to his turning point with Princess Yuzhen, this deep dive explores the ambitions, dreams, and struggles of a man whose poetry continues to inspire the world.
00:00 Li Bai's Hidden Origins: Family Secrets02:15 Li Bai: Myth vs. Reality 04:31 Li Bai's Myth: Swordsman or Poet?06:46 Li Bai's Marriages: Power & Poetry09:01 Li Bai's Chang'an Debut: Zhang Ji's Snub11:17 Li Bai's Exile & YuZhen's Patronage13:32 Li Bai's Court Life: Myths & Reality15:48 Li Bai's Allegorical Court Poetry18:03 Li Bai's Lost Chance20:19 Li Bai's New Path: Shedding Court Life
