"Start with the decline of the eight generations----Biography of Han Yu"

Author: Ren Chongyue
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Han Yu, the Tang Dynasty literary figure renowned as "Rising the Decline of the Eight Generations," is a character filled with legends. Orphaned at the age of three, he was raised by his aunt. Despite possessing brilliance and vast knowledge, his pursuit of official status was fraught with hardships, and he only succeeded in passing the imperial examinations after great perseverance. Upon entering the official career, his straightforward and outspoken nature led to misfortune, resulting in threeations—first to Yangshan, then to the position of a scholar, and finally to Chaozhou, where he wandered from place to place, worn down both physically and mentally. Yet he remained unshaken by the ups and downs of his official life. As a ruler, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to public service, benefiting the people; as a writer, he poured out his literary talent, becoming a master of his generation. This book, with elegant and delicate brushwork, unfolds its story against the backdrop of a turbulent era, depicting the vibrant and colorful life of Han Yu and crafting a vivid and moving portrait of the literary figure. It is an essential read for researchers and enthusiasts of Han Yu.