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Introduction: The Man Behind the Legend Modern literary history crowns Su Shi (1037-1101) as the “Renaissance man of Song China” – a poetic genius, gourmet, and folk hero. But scroll back to the 11th century, and you’ll find a far more controversial figure. Through private letters, court records, and rival commentaries, we uncover the real…
I. Two Titans: The Pinnacle of Tang and Song Poetry Li Bai (701-762) and Su Shi (1037-1101) represent two poetic ideals—one embodies the romantic tempest of the High Tang, the other channels the philosophical depth of the Song Dynasty. Western readers often compare Li Bai to “China’s Byron,” while Su Shi resembles an “Eastern Thoreau.”…
Keywords: Origin of the Name Dongpo, Meaning of “Dongpo Jushi” (Dongpo Lay Buddhist), Su Shi’s Literary Alias, Dongpo in Huangzhou I. From the Imperial Censorate to Dongpo: The Survival Wisdom of a Banished Official 1. Timeline: Identity Reconstruction After the Wutai Poetry Case 2. Geographical Origins: Decoding the Real Scenery of Huangzhou’s Dongpo Modern Coordinates…
Keywords: Su Shi, original family, Su Xun, Cheng Shi, Su Zhe, family education, literary achievementsMeta Description: This article delves into Su Shi’s original family, analyzing the influence of his father Su Xun, mother Cheng Shi, and younger brother Su Zhe on his growth and literary attainments, and revealing the crucial role of family education in…
the Wutai petry case is A “Literary Inquisition” That Changed Su Shi’s Destiny Keywords: The Ins and Outs of the Wutai Poetry Case, Reasons for Su Shi’s Arrest, Literary Inquisition in the Song Dynasty, Banishment of Su Shi I. Event Overview: China’s Version of the “Prism Gate” Incident 1. Modern Perspective Analogy Table Dimension Wutai…
Su Shi and Su Zhe: The Thousand-Year Love Affair of the First Chinese Literary Brother CP I. A Miracle in the Imperial Examinations: Three Geniuses Shaking Bianjing 1.Archives of the Meishan Su Brothers: 2. The Historic Moment in the Second Year of Jiayou (1057) • 1057 Imperial Examination: ◦ Chief examiner Ouyang Xiu mistakenly thought…
Enemies and Friends: The Thousand-Year Relationship Between Su Shi and Wang Anshi In the turbulent political arena of the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi and Wang Anshi, one is a bold and unrestrained literary giant, and the other is a political leader who is determined to reform, the two have different political views but sympathize…
Who ws Su Shi? An article to take you to understand the life of the Song Dynasty literary hero In the history of Chinese literature, Su Shi (1037-1101) is a name that cannot be bypassed. He was one of the most distinguished literary figures of the Northern Song Dynasty, as well as a calligrapher, painter,…
