Yuan Zhen
Yuan Zhen ( Chinese 元 稹 , Pinyin Yuán Zhen ; * 779 ; † 831 ) was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty .
He lived in Luoyang in Henan Province and was lecturer at the palace library from 801 to 806 with Bai Juyi . After falling out of favor with Emperor Xian Zong , his career was mixed. Yuan Zhen was a good friend of Bai Juyi and the author of Yingying's biography . In 813 he wrote a grave inscription for Du Fu .
Web links
- Literature by and about Yuan Zhen in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Yuan, Zhen |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Yuán Zhen; 元 稹 (Chinese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 779 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 831 |