Li Bai’s “Taking Leave of a Friend”

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Oct 5, 20264:28Arts

Today’s poem–a masterclass in subtlety and imagery–makes you feel the scale of the farewell before it arrives. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

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