(1) Early Tang Period
The representative writers of this period are the "Four Heroes of the Early Tang Dynasty" - Wang Bo, Yang Jiong, Lu Zhaolin, and Luo Binwang; in addition, there is Chen Zi'ang.
(2) The prosperous Tang Dynasty
During the prosperous economy and strong national power, Tang poetry reached its peak, with broad themes and numerous schools, such as the "Frontier Poetry School" and the "Pastoral Poetry School". . The great romantic poet Li Bai and the great realist poet Du Fu are the most outstanding representatives of this period. Their poems are regarded as the best of their generation. In their writings, whether they have five rhymes and seven rhymes, five unique styles and seven unique styles, and ancient style songs, they have reached high artistic achievements. As Han Yu said, "Li Du's writings are as bright as ever." For example, Li Bai's "Sleepwalking Tianmu Yin Farewell" and "About to Enter the Wine"; Du Fu's "Three Officials", "Three Farewells" and so on.
(3) Mid-Tang Dynasty
During the Mid-Tang Dynasty, poets had their own achievements. But the one with the most outstanding achievements is Bai Juyi. He put forward the progressive theoretical proposition of "articles are written according to the time, and poems are written according to the matter". He personally participated in the leadership of the "New Yuefu Movement". Bai Juyi's poems are clear and easy to understand. , deeply loved by the masses, and his representative works include "Song of Everlasting Sorrow", "Pipa Play", etc.
(4) Late Tang Dynasty
The more famous poets of the late Tang Dynasty include: Wen Tingyun, Li Shangyin, Du Mu, etc.