Document Type
Pre-Qin Times
Publication Date
4-18-2022
Abstract
This episode continues our previous discussion of the Li sao or On Encountering Trouble. It focuses on two failed spiritual/supernatural trips or flights in search of Qu Yuan’s ideal and his final decision to commit suicide as the result of his disillusionment with his ruler and society.
Episode
Episode 12
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Wu, F., & Cai, Z. (2022, Apr 18). The Lyrics of Chu: Qu Yuan and his poetic allegories: Spiritual and imaginary journeys in Lisao or “On Encountering Trouble” [12]. In How to read Chinese poetry podcast. Hong Kong: Lingnan University. Retrieved from https://commons.ln.edu.hk/poetry_podcast/12/