About this episode

This episode discusses the life and works of Li Qingzhao, a prominent female poet in Chinese history, focusing on her experiences of love and loss amidst a changing dynasty.

Today, we’ll talk about Li Qingzhao, China’s greatest female poet, whose extraordinary life of love, loss, and resilience inspired some of the most beautiful verses in Chinese literature.

Topics covered

• Chinese literature
• female poets
• love and loss
• historical figures
• resilience

Keywords

• Li Qingzhao
• Chinese poetry
• female poet
• love
• loss
• dynasty
• resilience

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