What is the legendary tale about Li Bai's death?
He died in a duel
He drowned reaching for the moon's reflection
He died from excessive drinking
He was killed by a rival poet
Answer
The well-known tale about Li Bai's death is that he drowned when he reached from his boat to grasp the moon's reflection in the river while he was drunk. This tale reflects the romantic and somewhat tragic image of Li Bai that persists in popular culture.
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