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1. One of the greats of the Tang dynasty poets, his poetry can be described as 'realism'. He was sensitive to the plight of the poor and destitute. One of his greatest poems translates as 'Journey North'. Who was he?
2. What is the Chinese name for the classic 'book of poetry'?
3. What was the name of the first major poet known to us in China?
4. 'The hare draws in his feet to sit, His mate has eyes that gleam, But when the two run side by side, How much alike they seem!' These are the final lines of what well known Chinese ballad?
5. Probably the most well-revered poet of the period between the Han and Tang dynasties, this Chinese poet was a gentleman farmer whose serene poetry discussed the life of leisure and wine. Yet his poems, such as 'Drinking Wine' and 'On Returning to My Garden and Field' also exhibit a frustration about withdrawal from public life. Who was this poet?
6. Possibly the greatest successor to the previous poet, in terms of withdrawal poetry, this early Tang dynasty nature poet was respected by many for his willingness to avoid the limelight of imperial society. He was strongly attracted to Buddhist philosophy and was also considered one of the greatest painters of the period. Who was he?
7. No review of Chinese poetry would be complete without including the author of such poems as 'The Road to Shu is Hard' and 'T'ien-mu Mountain Ascended in a Dream: A Farewell Song'. He was contemporary with the other great Tang poet, Tu Fu. Who was he?
8. What late Tang dynasty poet is considered by many as China's first 'popular poet' in his attempt to make his poems, such as 'An Old Charcoal Seller', more accessable to people?
9. What style of poetry was predominant during the period of the Sung dynasty?
10. What modern Chinese leader wrote some fairly well-known serious poetry?
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