| Author |
Bai, Juyi, 772-846 |
| Title |
長恨歌
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| Alternate Title |
Chang Hen Ge
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Huang Xiang-Ru
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| Summary |
"長恨歌" by Juyi Bai is a renowned narrative poem from the Tang dynasty, written during the 8th to 9th centuries. This classic work blends elements of historical romance and tragic love, centered around the story of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and his beloved consort, Yang Guifei. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the impermanence of life, capturing the intricacies of emotional attachment and the consequences of political strife. The poem chronicles the passionate yet tragic romance between the emperor and Yang Guifei, detailing their initial courtship and the joys of their love. However, as political unrest arises, their idyllic existence is shattered, leading to Yang's untimely death and the emperor's profound grief. Juyi Bai captures the depth of the emperor's sorrow as he reflects on their lost love, wishing for a reunion that transcends mortality. The poignant imagery and lyrical quality serve to evoke the enduring nature of their love, despite the obstacles posed by fate and circumstance. Through this work, readers experience the intertwined themes of devotion and heartache, making it a timeless reflection on love's enduring power amidst the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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| Subject |
Chinese poetry
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| Subject |
Yang, gui fei, 719-756 -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Tang Xuanzong, Emperor of China, 685-762 -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25352 |
| Release Date |
May 6, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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