A Collection of Paintings Illustrating Stories of Famous Figures in Chinese History – Du Fu

Author: Li Muquan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Du Fu was a great realist poet of the Tang Dynasty during the period of transition from prosperity to decline. His poems are rich in social content, vivid in historical color, and imbued with profound patriotic spirit, marking another peak in the development of ancient Chinese poetry. Later generations called his poems "Poetry History" and revered him as the "Sage of Poetry." This book presents Du Fu's difficult life journey, his timeless poems and their creation process, his patriotic feelings for the nation and its people, as well as his outstanding contributions and significant influence in the development of realistic poetry.