"Generation of the master of poetry - Biography of Shen Yue"

Author: Lin Jiali
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Shen Yue, styled Xiwen, was a native of Wukang (now Xuding County, Zhejiang Province) in the Wu region of the Southern Dynasties. He held official positions in the Song, Qi, and Liang dynasties and is generally considered a figure of the Liang Dynasty in historical records. Shen Yue came from a prominent aristocratic family during the Southern Dynasties. There is a saying in history that "No family in Jiangdong was as influential as Zhou or Shen," which reflects the high social status of his family. From a young age, Shen Yue was diligent in his studies. He would review the books he read during the day at night. His mother worried that his body could not withstand such intense studying and often reduced the amount of lamp oil he used, turning off the fire for warmth early. During his youth, Shen Yue had already "mastered a wide range of knowledge," wrote excellent essays, and developed a strong interest in history. The land of Zhejiang, though not vast, is rich in culture and has nurtured many cultural figures: Wang Xizhi, Xie Lingyun, Luo Binwang, Meng Jiao, Han Shan, Zhao Mengfu, Huang Gongwang, Wang Meng, Mao Dun, Xia Yan, Yu Dafu, Zhu Kezhen, and Tong Dizhou. They devoted their talents to the inheritance and innovation of culture, achieving great accomplishments. The "Biographies of Zhejiang Cultural Figures Series" is a cultural project launched by the Zhejiang Academy of Social Sciences in response to the call of the provincial party committee and government, introducing the biographies of 100 ancient and modern Zhejiang-born cultural figures. This book is one of the series, introducing Shen Yue, a great master of poetry.