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In the Footsteps of Du Fu

by Michael Wood

Audiobook Narrated by Michael Wood 4 hrs and 48 mins

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Michael Wood embarks on an extraordinary journey across China, following the wanderings of Du Fu, one of the greatest poets in Chinese history. Through landscapes both ancient and modern, he traces the footsteps of the eighth-century master whose verses captured war, exile, and the profound beauty of the natural world.

This captivating exploration weaves together history, literature, and travel writing as Wood illuminates Du Fu's enduring legacy. Along the way, he reveals how the poet's acute observations of mountains, rivers, and the changing seasons continue to resonate across the centuries, offering fresh insights into Chinese culture and the timeless connection between humanity and landscape.