Qujiang Banquet: Social Interaction and Life Choices of the Tang People
by Zhang Cheng
About This Novel
By the Qujiang Pool, poetic gatherings were held one after another, recreating the spring outing scenes of celebrities such as Han Yu, Zhang Ji, and Bai Juyi in the Tang Dynasty. Poems that have been passed down through the ages bring people into a world full of poetry. What were the key social circles and turning points in Li Bai's life? How should he choose between pursuing an official career or pursuing a scholarly career? Du Fu's life was full of ups and downs. Who was in his circle of friends? How does he socialize upward through the different stages of youth, middle age, and old age? How did literary giants Liu Yuxi and Bai Juyi develop into a deep friendship that spans time and space from their first encounter in Yangzhou? When encountering low points in life, how do poets maintain a sense of relaxation and enterprising spirit, and never give up in the face of difficulties? Being born into an imperial family and being a relative of the emperor, are you destined to live a life of peace of mind? People in the Tang Dynasty are actually free to divorce? Is his view on marriage more avant-garde than imagined? Will Tangren delay retirement? Are they worried about personal pension issues? The book not only shows the achievements of celebrities in the Tang Dynasty, but also touches the depth of their emotions, making historical figures vivid and three-dimensional.
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