Qu Yuan (about 340 BC-278 BC), a native of Zigui, Danyang, was a poet of Chu in the Warring States Period.
The founder of China's romantic literature, the founder and representative writer of Songs of the South, pioneered the tradition of "vanilla beauty" and was hailed as the "ancestor of Songs of the South", which had a far-reaching influence on later poetry. Qu Yuan is a bright pearl in the history of China literature and is regarded as one of the four cultural celebrities in the world.
history
Qu Yuan was studious and ambitious since childhood. He was trusted by Chu Huaiwang in his early years. He worked as a doctor in San Lv. He often discussed state affairs with Wang Huai and participated in the formulation of laws. In 305 BC, Qu Yuan opposed the conclusion of the Yellow Thorn Alliance between Chu Huaiwang and Qin, but Chu completely embraced Qin. Qu Yuan was expelled from the capital by Chu Huaiwang and began his exile.
In 278 BC, the general of the State of Qin led an army south to attack the capital of Chu. Qu Yuan was disillusioned and despaired of the future. Although he wanted to serve his country, he was unable to return to heaven, so he had to die in the Miluo River in May of the same year. He wrote Li Sao, Tian Wen and Nine Chapters and Nine Songs. These poems are rich in imagination, sincere in feelings, far-reaching and brilliant, which has established Qu Yuan's celebrity status in the history of world literature.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Qu Yuan