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Li Shangyin (Chinese: 李商隱; pinyin: Lǐ Shāngyǐn, c. 813–858), courtesy name Yishan (Chinese: 義山), was a Chinese poet and politician of the late Tang dynasty, born in the Henei Commandery (now Qinyang, Henan). He is noted for his imagist and "no-title" (Chinese: 無題; pinyin: wútí) poetic style. Li has been frequently anthologized, and many of his poems have been translated into various languages, including several collections in English.

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  • Full name: Li Shangyin
  • Born: 0813-01-01
  • Nationality: Tang dynasty
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q203782

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Who is Li Shangyin?

Li Shangyin (Chinese: 李商隱; pinyin: Lǐ Shāngyǐn, c.

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Li Shangyin was born on 0813-01-01.

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