Li Qingzhao,
ARA Li Qing-zhao, Li Ch'ing-chao.
1084-
1151,
Song Dynasty of
China. Born in
Jinan, in
Shandong province. China's most famous
female poet, specializing in the
ci form. She and her husband collected beautiful antiques and objets d'art. Apparently very much
in love, they wrote a thirteen volume work on bronze and stone tablet inscriptions together. Unusual in any age, but especially for Song China, they appear to have had an
equal partnership. Shortly before the Jin army invaded, her husband died. Li's last years were spent as a lone
refugee; thus her later
poetry is extremely
melancholy, but still beautiful.
Selected
ci by
Li Qingzhao:
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Like a Dream
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A Sprig of Plum Blossom
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Like a Dream (2)
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Wu Ling Chun
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Sheng Sheng Man
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Magnolia Blossom
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Crimson Lips Adorned