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Yu Wuling 于武陵

poet · Tang China · 9th century

A late Tang poet who is said to have failed the examinations and wandered with his books and his zither. His name survives for one poem, "Offering Wine."

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mid-9th century

I offer you this golden cup. It is poured full: do not refuse. When flowers open there is much wind and rain. A human life has partings enough.

勸君金屈卮,滿酌不須辭。 花發多風雨,人生足別離。

"Offering Wine"

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