Su Shi (1037–1101), courtesy name Zizhan and literary name Dongpo Jushi (Master Dongpo), was a towering figure in the literary and artistic circles of the Northern Song Dynasty. Spanning poetry, ci (lyric poetry), prose, calligraphy, and painting, his works have earned him the reputation of “the greatest literati of all time.” Below are some of…
As a literary giant of the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi (1037-1101) was renowned for his wide-ranging themes, diverse styles, and profound thoughts. Here is a categorized appreciation of his most representative works: I. Pioneering Heroic Ci Poems “Niannujiao: Meditation on the Past at Red Cliff” “River Town: A Hunting Scene in Mizhou“ II. Masterpieces…
The Painting of Su Shi Hunting in Mizhou
I. Original Poem “Prelude to Water Melody” – How Long Will the Full Moon Appear?(Written on the Mid-Autumn Festival of 1076, after drinking all night, drunk. Dedicated to Ziyou—Su Shi‘s younger brother.) How long will the full moon appear?I raise my wine cup to ask the blue sky.I do not know what time of yearIt…
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…
