Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

Triumph and Tragedy in Tang Poetry (1x8)

Fecha de emisión: Sept 22, 2017

Delve into the aristocratic society of the Tang Dynasty and the particular social and political meaning given to poetry within this world. See how poetry of various genres was used within specific social contexts, in the example of court poet Wang Wei. Follow the fortunes of beloved Tang poets Li Bai and Du Fu, as they embodied the vogue and singular significance of poetry in Chinese culture.