Chinese Song Dynasty poet, known as "the most talented woman in all ages"
Li Qingzhao (李清照; 1084 – c. 1156) was a Chinese writer and poet in the Song dynasty. She is considered one of the greatest woman poets in Chinese history.
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Seeing a guest come, she feels shy; Her stockings coming down, away she tries to fly. Her hairpin drops; She never stops But to look back. She leans against the door, Pretending to sniff at mume blossoms once more.
Who sits alone by the bright window? My shadow and I, only we two. But the lamp burns out, there is darkness. Even my shadow forsakes me. Alas, alas! I am forlorn!