Why are Du Fu's poems called by later generations?

Du Fu's poems are called the history of poetry by later generations.

Du Fu's realistic poems reflect the social life before and after the An Shi Rebellion in Tang Dynasty, which is a true record of social life in this period and has high historical value. In the history of literature, Du Fu's poems are called the history of poetry. After all, his poems quickly, truly and profoundly reflected the political, economic and cultural aspects of the society at that time from different angles.

Du Fu, in a nice word, called himself Shaoling Night Old. Han nationality, originally from Xiangyang, Gongxian County, Henan Province. A great realistic poet in Tang Dynasty, and Li Bai are also called Du Li.