Lu Lun
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Lu Lun was a Chinese poet of the Middle Tang Dynasty
, with six of his poems being included in the famous anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems
, as well as one by Sikong Shu
, referencing him, and which was translated by Witter Bynner
as "WHEN LU LUN MY COUSIN COMES FOR THE NIGHT". His Chinese style name or courtesy name (zì)
is Yun Yan .
, now in modern southwest Beijing
, China. He was born in what is now Yongji, Shanxi. He was prevented from assuming his governmental appointment, following his receiving the Jinshi degree in the Imperial examination system
, by the disorders associated with the An Shi Rebellion
, which caused him to flee for refuge to Jiangxi
.
(along with Li Yi
), begun earlier by the "Borders and Frontier Fortress Poets Group" (边塞诗派), in which are included Gao Shi
, Cen Can
, Wang Changling
, Wang Zhihuan
, Cui Hao
, and Li Qi
. Indeed, out of the six lyrics of Lu's included in the Tang 300, four of them are variations written under the title of "Beyond the Border Tunes" (《塞下曲》).
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
, with six of his poems being included in the famous anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems
Three Hundred Tang Poems
The Three Hundred Tang Poems is an anthology of poems from the Chinese Tang Dynasty first compiled around 1763 by Sun Zhu , the Qing scholar also known as Hengtang Tuishi . Various later editions also exist...
, as well as one by Sikong Shu
Sikong Shu
Sikong Shu , was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, with three of his poems being included in the famous anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems...
, referencing him, and which was translated by Witter Bynner
Witter Bynner
Harold Witter Bynner was an American poet, writer and scholar, known for his long residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at what is now the Inn of the Turquoise Bear.-Early life:...
as "WHEN LU LUN MY COUSIN COMES FOR THE NIGHT". His Chinese style name or courtesy name (zì)
Chinese style name
A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name , is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect...
is Yun Yan .
Biography
Lu Lun's ancestral home was FanyangYanjing
Yanjing can refer to:* Yanjing the ancient capital of the State of Yan, former name of Beijing* Yanjing Beer* A fictional analog of China in Tamora Pierce's Emelan universe....
, now in modern southwest Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China. He was born in what is now Yongji, Shanxi. He was prevented from assuming his governmental appointment, following his receiving the Jinshi degree in the Imperial examination system
Imperial examination
The Imperial examination was an examination system in Imperial China designed to select the best administrative officials for the state's bureaucracy. This system had a huge influence on both society and culture in Imperial China and was directly responsible for the creation of a class of...
, by the disorders associated with the An Shi Rebellion
An Shi Rebellion
The An Lushan Rebellion took place in China during the Tang Dynasty from CE December 16, 755 to CE February 17, 763, beginning when general An Lushan declared himself emperor, establishing the rival Yan Dynasty in Northern China...
, which caused him to flee for refuge to Jiangxi
Jiangxi
' is a southern province in the People's Republic of China. Spanning from the banks of the Yangtze River in the north into hillier areas in the south, it shares a border with Anhui to the north, Zhejiang to the northeast, Fujian to the east, Guangdong to the south, Hunan to the west, and Hubei to...
.
Poetry
As a poet, Lu Lun is known for continuing the Frontier fortress genre of Tang poetryTang poetry
Tang poetry refers to poetry written in or around the time of and in the characteristic style of China's Tang dynasty, and/or follows a certain style, often considered as the Golden Age of Chinese poetry...
(along with Li Yi
Li Yi (poet)
-Poetry:Three of Li Yi's poems were collected in the popular anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems. However, one of his most famous, and one included in most other Classical Chinese poetry anthologies was not; namely the one translated by Herbert Giles as "A CAST-OFF FAVORITE", written in the persona...
), begun earlier by the "Borders and Frontier Fortress Poets Group" (边塞诗派), in which are included Gao Shi
Gao Shi
Gao Shi , was a poet of the Tang Dynasty, and some of whose poems were collected in the popular anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems.Born into an impoverished family in Hunan Province, Gao eventually became a secretary in the military, enjoying a successful career.Gao Shi was one of the competitors...
, Cen Can
Cen Can
Cen Can was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty. In older English works his name also appears as "Ts'en Ts'an" or "Tsen Ts'an". He was friends with the poets Du Fu and Gao Shi.-Poems:...
, Wang Changling
Wang Changling
Wang Changling was a major Tang Dynasty poet. His zi was Shaobo . He was originally from Taiyuan in the Shanxi province of China, according to the editors of the Three Hundred Tang Poems, although other sources claim that he was actually from Jiangning near modern-day Nanjing...
, Wang Zhihuan
Wang Zhihuan
Wang Zhihuan and whose name has been traditionally been transcribed "Wang Tsu-huan" was a Chinese poet of the Kaiyuan era. He is known for his famous poem entitled "On the Stork Tower" -Poetry:...
, Cui Hao
Cui Hao (poet)
Cui Hao was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty in China.Cui Hao was born in Biànzhōu and passed the imperial examinations in 723. He is known to have traveled extensively as an official, particularly between the years 723-744. He was known for three poetry topic - women, frontier outposts, and...
, and Li Qi
Li Qi
Li Qi , courtesy name Shiyun , posthumous name Duke You of Qiongdu , was an emperor of the Chinese/Ba-Di state Cheng Han. He seized the throne after his brother Li Yue assassinated their father Li Xiong's designated heir, their cousin Li Ban, in 334...
. Indeed, out of the six lyrics of Lu's included in the Tang 300, four of them are variations written under the title of "Beyond the Border Tunes" (《塞下曲》).
See also
- Tang poetryTang poetryTang poetry refers to poetry written in or around the time of and in the characteristic style of China's Tang dynasty, and/or follows a certain style, often considered as the Golden Age of Chinese poetry...
- Classical Chinese poetryClassical Chinese poetrythumb|right|300px|Attributed to [[Han Gan]], Huiyebai , about 750CE .Classical Chinese poetry is that type of poetry that is the traditional Chinese poetry written in Classical Chinese. It is typified by certain traditional forms, or modes, and certain traditional genres...
- Classical Chinese poetry genresClassical Chinese poetry genresthumb|right|350px|"Reading in Autumn Scenery", Palace Museum, Beijing by [[Shen Zhou]], about 1500 CE .Classical Chinese poetry forms are those genres which typify the traditional Chinese poems written in Classical Chinese...