What's the difference between Cao Pi's poems and Cao Zhi's?

1, rhetoric is different: Cao Pi's poems are popular and have the spirit of folk songs; Cao Zhi pays attention to gorgeous rhetoric, neat antithesis and smooth rhyme, forming a unique artistic style that is both gorgeous and vigorous.

2. The direction of poetry expression is different: Cao Pi's poems are diverse and good at describing the love between men and women and the theme of wandering women; Cao Zhi's poems are rich in content and generous in grief and indignation.

3. Different ways to express emotions: Cao Pi's poetic techniques are euphemistic and meticulous, and he can advance and retreat freely; Cao Zhi's poetic technique is direct and unrestrained, high-spirited and heroic.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Cao Pi (Wei Wendi)

Baidu Encyclopedia-Cao Zhi (writer in Han and Wei Dynasties)