Du Fu’s literary status is as follows:
1. Du Fu, also known as Zimei, also known as Shaoling Yelao, was a great realist poet in the Tang Dynasty. He and Li Bai were both called "Li Du". In order to distinguish them from the "little Li Du" of Li Shangyin and Du Mu, Du Fu and Li Bai were further called "big Li Du". Among the poems created in the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu's works had the largest number and were widely circulated, making him one of the most outstanding poets in the Tang Dynasty.
2. Du Fu’s contribution to later generations of literature was far-reaching and lasting. In the history of Chinese literature, Du Fu's status is unique. He inherited and carried forward the realist tradition of "The Book of Songs" and Han Dynasty Yuefu, and used poetry to deeply reflect the politics of the time and the suffering of the people's lives. Through his poetry, realism was pushed to a new peak.
3. Du Fu’s cultural significance is not limited to the field of literature. His influence has far exceeded the boundaries of literature and poetry. Judging from the evaluation of Du Fu by later generations, his lofty status in the history of literature was established by the people of the Song Dynasty.
Du Fu’s character traits
1. Du Fu’s character is complex and rich, which can be summarized by several keywords: concern for the country and the people, fraternity, compassion, seriousness and depth, and unsmiling. He has been worrying about the country and people all his life, and has a noble sense of fraternity and compassion.
2. His character is serious and deep, unsmiling, depressed, and always has a "bitter melon face". Anyone who sees this face will find it boring. However, Du Fu's character is not static. His poetry also reflects another side of his personality.
3. For example, in some of his poems, you can see his uninhibited and free spirit. This character trait makes his poetic works more colorful. In addition, there are some historical records that describe Du Fu's character as "irritable and arrogant", believing that his character was inherited from his grandfather Du Shenyan.
4. This may only be the opinion of some people. The character traits displayed in most of Du Fu's poems are still serious, deep, and concerned about the country and the people.