Li Wenyao wen ji : er shi juan, bie ji shi juan, wai ji si juan

• Format: Book
• Language: Chinese

Li Wenrao (787-850), often referred to by his courtesy name Li Deyu, was one of the most famous figures of late Tang dynasty history, known for both his official status and his literary achievements. During the Wuzong reign (841-46), he had great influence and was granted the title of Weigong, Duke of Wei, in 844, which placed him in the highest ranks of the Tang court and gave him the role of overseeing all important state affairs. He was also the leader of a political group in the notorious rivalries in the court. Because of his enduring fame, his most important works, including his poems and fu (prose rhapsodies), survived. More important, however, were about 230 documents he composed while serving Emperor Wuzong, some of which relate to the Uighurs of the time and the eventual fall of the Uighur Empire. Presented here is Li Wenrao wen ji (Collected works of Li Wenrao), an extensive work, in a copy with a number of corrections. The edition was superior to the one it is based on, which was printed during th