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Li Po (Li Bai)

701–762 · China (Tang dynasty) · Spiritual & world poets

Li Po is one of China’s two greatest poets. His poems of moonlight, wine, friendship and wandering are among the most memorised in Chinese. English versions in the public domain include Shigeyoshi Obata’s 1922 translations.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Li Po (Li Bai)’s poems free to read?

Yes. Li Po (Li Bai)’s poems are in the public domain.

What are Li Po (Li Bai)’s best-known works?

Quiet Night Thought, Drinking Alone by Moonlight.

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