"This poem is a farewell work by Tang dynasty poet Li Qi (李颀 Lǐ Qí). Through unique conceptualization and profound artistic conception, it portrays the noble character of his friend Chen Zhangfu (陈章甫 Chén Zhāngfǔ) while expressing the…"
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"Folk-song-styled-verseThis Tang dynasty poem by Li Qi adopts a soldier's perspective to depict the harsh realities of frontier warfare, exposing war's cruelty and garrison troops' desolation. While most Tang frontier poetry glorified militar…"
"Seven-character-ancient-verseThis poem is a famous work by Tang dynasty poet Li Qi depicting a performance on the bìlì (觱篥), a pipe instrument originally introduced from Qiuci (龟兹 Qiūcí, present-day Kuqa in Xinjiang) in the Western Regi…"
"Seven-character-ancient-verseThis poem depicts the superb artistry of musician Dong Da's performance of "Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute" (胡笳十八拍 Hújiā Shíbā Pāi), while expressing the deep mutual understanding between the p…"
"Seven-character-ancient-verseComposed when the poet was embarking on a thousand-mile diplomatic mission to Qinghuai, this poem captures an elegant farewell banquet where the host arranged zither music to express parting sentiments. Through t…"
"Seven-character-ancient-verseThis farewell poem by Tang dynasty poet Li Qi employs unique conception and profound imagery to portray the noble character of his friend Chen Zhangfu, while simultaneously expressing the poet's own frustration a…"
"Seven-character-ancient-verseThis poem portrays adolescent soldiers' frontier experiences, capturing both their martial valor and homesick longings. Likely composed during the Tang dynasty's frequent wars, it reflects the era's conscription …"
