About Li Pin
Lived 818 – 876 (aged 57–58). Li Pin was a Chinese poet and writer.
Li Pin (, 818–876) was a late Tang dynasty poet. One of Li Pin's poems was collected in the popular anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems.
Poetry Li Pin's poem "Crossing the Han River" is described by Kenneth Rexroth as "one of the most perfect poems of the later T'ang".
Crossing the Han River
Away from home, I was longing for news Winter after winter, spring after spring. Now, nearing my village, meeting people, I dare not ask a single question.
Translation by Witter Bynner.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Li Pin?
Tang dynasty person CBDB = 93080
When was Li Pin born?
Li Pin was born in 818.
When did Li Pin die?
Li Pin died in 876.
What was Li Pin's occupation?
Li Pin was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Li Pin?
Li Pin was Chinese.
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