Works of

Chinese Poets
The Literature of Asia and Africa
Chinese Literature
Common Genre of Chinese Literature

Lyric poetry, historical and

didactic writing, drama, and
various forms of fiction.
Chinese Literature
Common Theme of Chinese Literature

Nationalism, humanism,
progress, memory, pleasure,
and "cultural China."
Poets and
Their
Works
Li Po
•Also known as Li Bai
•A Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty
•Occasional verse and poems about
his own life
•His poetry is known for its clear
imagery and conversational tone
The Moon Over the
Mountain Pass
The bright moon soars over the Mountain of Heavens
Gliding over an ocean of clouds.
A shrill wind screaming the thousand li away,
And a sound of whistling from Yu-men pass.
The imperial army marches down White Mound Road.
The Tartars search the bays of the Blue Sea.
The warriors look back to their distant homes.
Never yet has one been seen to return.
Tonight, on the high towers she is waiting
There is only sorrow and unending grieving.
Tu Fu
• Also known as Du Fu
• Chinese poet and politician of the
Tang dynasty.
• Tu Fu’s early poetry is marked by
lyrical praise of the beauties of the
nature world
The Empty Purse
The bitter pine cone may be eaten,
The mist om high give nourishment.
The whole world takes to go-and-getting;
My way alone is difficult:

My oven is cold as the well at morning,

And the bed wants warmth from coverlets;
My purse ashamed to be found empty,
Still keeps on hand a single coin.
Po Chu
• Chinese poet and government official of
the Tang dynasty
• Believing that literature should have a
social purpose.
• Employed satire and humor in his work
to protest
• His style is simple but still attracts
readers
Looking in the Lake
I look at my shadow over and over in the lake;
I see no white face, only the white hair,
I have lost my youth, and shall never find it again.
Useless to stir the lake-water!