Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei...?

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I need to write a 4-5 page paper, analyzing the poetry of Tang dynasty poets, Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei, as well as comparing/contrasting their styles and topics. If anyone is familiar with these poets and their workss, what would you suggest as the best way to go about writing this paper? How should I organize it? What types of claims can I make? Thanks in advance :).

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Poetry. Perhaps the four greatest Chinese poets lived during the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907). They were, in the order of birth, Wang Wei, Li Bo, Du Fu, and Bo Juyi.

Wang Wei wrote four-line poems that describe scenes from nature. His works, which emphasize quiet and contemplation, show the influence of Buddhism.

Li Bo wrote imaginative poems about his dreams and fantasies and his love of wine. Unlike most poets of his time, he wrote in the style of old Chinese ballads.

Du Fu is considered China's greatest poet by many critics. He surpassed all other Tang poets in range of style and subject matter. In some of his early poems, Du Fu expressed disappointment at failing an examination for government service. A bloody rebellion from 755 to 757 inspired him to write poems condemning the absurdity he saw in war. In his late poems, Du Fu emphasized clever use of language, developing a style that influenced Chinese poets for centuries.

Bo Juyi wrote satiric poems in ballad style. He protested against various government policies of his day.

Contributor: David R. Knechtges, Ph.D., Prof. of Chinese, Univ. of Washington
http://www.hornbill.cdc.net.my/e-class/oldchina/qt_inte.htm

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