About the author

Cao Zhi is a renowned poet in the history of Chinese literature. Public information about his exact dates and nationality is limited, and three related works are currently held in this collection. Judging from his writings, Cao Zhi's poetry covers a wide range of subjects, including stirring personal reflections and delicate, graceful expressions of feeling. His language is refined and musical, making skillful use of allusion and figurative comparison, with genuine and moving emotion. Representative works include The Collected Works of Cao Zhi and Selected Poems of Cao Zhi, as well as the jointly compiled Collected Poems of the Cao Family (3 volumes). These works are classified under classic works, literature, and ancient poetry, reflecting his important place in the tradition of classical verse. Cao Zhi's style has had a profound influence on later poets, and his works remain essential texts for the study of classical poetry. Because public information is limited, this introduction focuses only on the subjects, style, and influence of his works, without unverified biographical details.

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Publishers

Shanghai Classics Publishing House