Li Shangyin §õ°ÓÁô (c.813¡Vc.858), style name Yishan ¸q¤s

Li was born in Henei of Huaizhou (present-day Qinyang, Henan). He obtained the jinshi degree in 837. In court he was caught between two politically conflicting parties, so he was never successful in his official career, which is often reflected in his poems. His original style, rich imagination, and beautiful language make him one of the best¡Xand best loved¡Xof late-Tang poets.

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