Library

On a heavy rainy day in Chang'an, Du Fu slept among the moss and stagnant water, Li Bai was trapped in the stacks of books in the Hanlin Academy and dozed off, Wang Wei was marking his age on the poems of his youth in a small hotel, Li Shangyin climbed up a tall building on a rainy spring, and middle-aged Bai Juyi Waking up from the dream, I slowly remembered that this was the eighth autumn after Yuan Zhen's death... The greatest poets of the Tang Dynasty, their works have become immortal classics, and some have been labeled "poetry immortals" and "poetry saints" by future generations. For them, poetry is a bargaining chip used to show off their talent, exchange for fame, and spread their status and wealth in life. Poets came to Chang'an with dreams in mind, hoping to become officials, buy houses, serve the country, and become heroes of the times. At that time, they were both young, possessed of outstanding poetic talents, and their bright future seemed within reach. However, fate is the most rebellious and never easily satisfies people's wishes. This book integrates multiple elements such as history, biography, poetry criticism, etc. It can be said to be a Tang version of "When the Human Stars Shine". Using eight stories, it connects the history of the Tang Dynasty from prosperity to decline and destruction. It sees the times and destiny from the eyes of the poet and tells the dreams, difficulties and wanderings of young people in big cities. Those immortal poems come from their countless joys and darkest moments. Through these stories, you may be able to get to know these poets again, just like getting to know an old friend again. At a certain moment in his life, he once experienced the same joys and sorrows as you.