Webinars & Presentations
Two Voices of the Tang Dynasty: Understanding China through Li Bai and Du Fu
This webinar, taught by PhD student Yunmeng Zhang will introduce two significant figures from the Tang Dynasty: Li Bai and Du Fu. Participants will begin with a comparison of the poets focusing on both the convergences and divergences in their lives, as well as what each represents within Chinese culture and literary tradition. Yunmeng will bring the two figures into a comparative framework, allowing the audience to develop a more grounded, understanding of Chinese culture through the lives and works of these two figures. This comparative lens will serve as an accessible entry point for educators beginning to engage with China’s literary and cultural traditions.