Du Fu

Du Fu

Du Fu (712-770) was a great realistic poet of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). His poems are known for their broad social realism, and provide a profound reflection on society in the two decades before and after the An Lushan Rebellion. They are referred to as "poetic history". His poetry reflects Confucianism, and is full of the compassionate love of the people, affection for all living things, and a patriotic spirit, making him a revered "Poet Saint".

Du lived a life of constant turmoil and displacement. He observed the realities of life and society with a keen sense of reason and empathy, drawing from his own experiences to empathize with the joys and sorrows of the people, and demonstrating a strong political consciousness. His poetry is known for its simple and melancholic style, as reflected in works such as Ascending the Heights, Spring Prospect, Northern Expedition, and My Cottage Unroofed by Autumn Gales. His influence on both Chinese and Japanese literature is profound.

杜甫

杜甫（712—770），唐代伟大的现实主义诗人。杜甫的诗以宏大的社会写实著称，深刻反映了唐代安史之乱前后20多年的社会面貌，被称为“诗史”。杜甫的诗中蕴含儒家思想，洋溢着仁民爱物的情怀和爱国主义色彩，因而他被尊为“诗圣”。

杜甫一生颠沛流离，他善用理智去仔细观察人生社会的实况，用自己的生活经验去体察人民的苦乐，具有强烈的政治意识。他的诗以浑朴沉郁的风格著称，代表作有《登高》《春望》《北征》《茅屋为秋风所破歌》等，对中国文学和日本文学都产生了深远的影响。