Ancient China's Top Ten Literary Masters Collection

Author: Pushkin
Publisher: China Literature Press
Publishing Date: Not available
Features: Interior printed on high-quality 60g cream coated paper with exquisite color illustrations
■ Qu Yuan was a great poet in the history of Chinese literature, who pioneered the romantic tradition of Chinese poetry.
■ Tao Yuanming was the founder of Chinese pastoral poetry, and his unyielding literary integrity, symbolized by his refusal to bend to the weight of five bushels of rice, remains widely celebrated.
■ Li Bai was revered as the "Poet Immortal" for his bold and imaginative poetry and his unrestrained, expansive style.
■ Du Fu’s poetry reflects the social realities of the Tang Dynasty’s transition from prosperity to decline, earning him the prestigious title of "Poet Historian." He is also honored as the "Poet Sage."
■ Bai Juyi’s realistic poetry served as a harsh critique against the corrupt and decadent regime, and he is widely recognized by domestic and international readers as an international poet.
■ Han Yu was a pioneer of the Tang Dynasty’s classical prose movement, guiding the genre from ornate and elaborate to simple and elegant, establishing the refined, fluent, robust, and unadorned style of Tang Dynasty prose and making significant contributions to reforming the literary trends of his time.
■ Liu Zongyuan was the leading figure of the classical prose movement, whose works are renowned for their melancholic and profound beauty, possessing exceptional aesthetic value.
■ Ouyang Xiu was the leading literary figure of the Song Dynasty.
■ Su Shi was an exceptionally talented and versatile writer, whose poetry, ci, and prose all showcase his extraordinary creativity.
■ Lu You was a prolific poet in the ancient literary world, whose poetic style was uniquely distinctive. Wang Wan remarked, "In the Southern Song Dynasty literary scene, only Lu You can be considered a true master." His poetry served as a banner of the highest achievements of the era. At the same time, he was also a patriotic poet, using his verses as a call to arms for love of the homeland, a sound that echoes across China to this day.
■ These ten outstanding literary figures not only represent the literary achievements of their respective dynasties but also, through their works, reveal the development of Chinese poetry, prose, and verse.