Li Qingzhao
Song-dynasty Chinese poet and essayist, celebrated for her ci (lyric) poetry and literary criticism; widely regarded as one of the greatest female poets in classical Chinese literature.
Books
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1. The Magpie At Night
The Complete Poems of Li Qingzhao
The Magpie at Night presents Li Qingzhao’s ci poems in a new translation, offering a lyrical, intimate portrait of life in the Song dynasty and the inner work of a woman poet. The spare, musical lyrics evoke country scenes, loss and displacement amid war and exile, and her reflections on art, memory, and creative labor. It’s a concise, spoiler‑free introduction to her voice and themes.
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