Xie Tiao
Xie Tiao (traditional Chinese: 謝朓; simplified Chinese: 谢朓; pinyin: Xiè Tiào; style name: Xuan Hui (玄辉)) (464–499) was the leading Southern Qi poet of the Yongming reign. [1] He was known as "Xiao Xie" (that is, "Little Xie") in comparison with Xie Lingyun.
Life[]
Born in Yangxia County, Henan, Xie Tiao lived in the realm of Southern Qi during the Northern and Southern dynasties period.[2] He was a master of the five-syllable style and excelled at landscape poetry,[3] writing a number of poems which focused on "mountains and streams."[citation needed] He was eventually maligned, arrested, and died in prison aged 35.[3]
Family[]
Xie was born in a noble family. His father, Xie Wei (谢纬) was a shilang (侍郎, assistant minister) and his mother was princess of Empire Songwen. Xie was hard-working when he was young. He was known for his articles.
Works[]
Xie left nearly 200 poems. Most of them are about the beauty of nature, and are famous for their details and vivid description. Examples include "余霞散成绮，澄江静如练" and "天际识归舟，云中辨江树".
References[]
- ^ Xiong (2017), p. 699.
- ^ Xiong (2017), pp. 699, 700.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Xiong (2017), p. 700.
Bibliography[]
- Xiong, Victor Cunrui (2017). Historical Dictionary of Medieval China (2nd ed.). Lanham, Maryland; New York City; London: Rowman & Littlefield.
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