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Bai Juyi (also Bo Juyi or Po Chü-i; Chinese: 白居易; 772–846), courtesy name Letian (樂天), was a Chinese musician, poet, and politician during the Tang dynasty. Many of his poems concern his career or observations made about everyday life, including as governor of three different provinces.
Bai Juyi (born 772, Xinzheng, Henan province, China—died 846, Luoyang, Henan province) was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty (618–907) who used his elegantly simple verse to protest the social evils of his day, including corruption and militarism. Bai Juyi began composing poetry at age five.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 29, 2016 · Bai Juyi (l. 772-846) was one of the greatest poets of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) along with Li Po (l. 701-762) and Du Fu (l. 712-770). He was a government official who got in trouble with authorities a number of times for not following the rules or doing as his superiors thought he should.
- Emily Mark
- Bai Jui was one of the greatest Chinese poets of the Tang Dynasty.
- Bai Juyi is famous for his poem `Song of Everlasting Sorrow' which became a best-seller when it was published in c. 806 and remains popular in the...
- Bai Juyi's works were popular because, unlike other poets of his time, he wrote in a simple style which was accessible to readers of all social cla...
- Bai Juyi died of natural causes in 846 at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke in 839.
Learn about Bai Juyi, a leading poet of the Tang dynasty and the governor of several provinces. Read his poems, such as The Song of the Willow Branches, in English translation.
Bai Juyi was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty, a period of significant cultural and literary flourishing in Chinese history. His straightforward and accessible style, which favored clear language and direct expression, made him immensely popular in his own time and continues to resonate with readers today.
Apr 15, 2016 · Learn about the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi and his narrative poem inspired by the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang. The poem reflects on the themes of love, loss, and the image of love lasting beyond death.
Jan 26, 2024 · After turning 51, Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi, courtesy name Letian, enjoyed a carefree political career. He was appointed as the prefect of Hangzhou in July 822, the second year of Changqing under the reign of Emperor Muzong of Tang.
