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Xingjian Bai
776–826
A Tang dynasty writer remembered for graceful prose and vivid storytelling, he is best known for The Tale of Li Wa, a classic of Chinese fiction. His work helped make the chuanqi tale a lasting part of literary history.
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Born in 776, Bai Xingjian was a Chinese writer, poet, and government official of the Tang dynasty. He was the younger brother of the celebrated poet Bai Juyi, but he earned his own place in literary history through elegant prose and narrative skill.
He is best known for writing The Tale of Li Wa, one of the most famous examples of chuanqi, the richly imagined short fiction of the Tang period. His writing is often noted for being clear and approachable while still full of feeling, which helped his stories endure long after his lifetime.
Alongside his literary work, Bai Xingjian also served in official posts after passing the imperial examinations. He died in 826, leaving behind a reputation as an important voice in classical Chinese storytelling.