Liu You Biography

Author: Zhu Dongrun
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Reading till the lamp's flame is spent,
A thousand peaks of brilliance in the chest,
Calling to the blue sky, yet how can it hear?
Still confident even when white-haired.
To dedicate oneself to the nation, not just for the golden seal,
The old capital is now unbearable to speak of,
Empty palace, night after night, flying autumn phosphorescence.
Initially aspiring to be like Ji and Qi,
In later years, ashamed to be like Lian and Lin,
Already accustomed to sharp success,
Yet still gracefully observing opportunities.
Although knowing people is not easy,
How can one lightly dismiss scholars of the world?
Look, the tall pine lies in the valley,
Trapped by wind and snow, but when its time comes,
It stands tall, supporting the bright hall.
Written by the renowned scholar and biographical writer, Professor Zhu Dongrun.
Since its publication, the book has been widely welcomed by readers and has influenced several generations of scholars over the decades.
With vivid prose, it depicts the turbulent life of the great Song Dynasty poet Lu You, as well as his indomitable spirit and enduring poetic talent.