Theme

classical poets

2 poems

Li Bai

May 29, 2026November 2, 2025 by maximus

By chinese poetry

Painting of the Tang dynasty poet Li Bai by Hashimoto Kansetsu, showing the poet reclining joyfully with a wine cup in hand, symbolizing his free-spirited nature.

Discover the life and legacy of Li Bai, the Tang dynasty poet whose lyrical mastery and Daoist spirit made him one of China’s most beloved and enduring literary figures.

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Horace

May 29, 2026November 2, 2025 by maximus

By horace

Illustrated portrait of Horace, showing the Roman poet in classical robes with a thoughtful expression, based on later artistic interpretations.

Discover the life and legacy of Horace, the Roman poet whose Odes and Satires shaped Western poetry with their wit, philosophy, and enduring call to “seize the day.”

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