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Chinese Poet Du Fu Biography
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Chinese Poet Du Fu Biography

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Where did Tu Fu spend the most fruitful period of his poetic career?

  • Szechwan
  • Hunan
  • Ch'eng-tu (correct)
  • Ch'ang-an
  • Why was Tu Fu sent to a remote border post after returning to Ch'ang-an?

  • To escape uprisings within the province
  • To seek employment opportunities
  • As punishment for advising the emperor (correct)
  • For his loyalty and love for the country
  • In what position was Tu Fu appointed by Yen Wu after settling in Ch'eng-tu?

  • Military adviser and assistant secretary (correct)
  • Imperial historian
  • Poet laureate
  • Governor general
  • How did Tu Fu contribute to preserving historical events in his poetry?

    <p>By faithfully recording his observations and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prominent feature of Tu Fu's poetry according to the text?

    <p>Intense personalism, symbols, and imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which province did Tu Fu die in 770?

    <p>Hunan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Du Fu born?

    <p>Gongxian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event caused chaos in the country where Du Fu lived?

    <p>An Lushan rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Du Fu form a lasting friendship with?

    <p>Li Po</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Du Fu's initial reason for going to Ch'ang-an, the capital?

    <p>To search for an official position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position was Du Fu appointed to as a reward for his loyalty?

    <p>Junior Reminder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Du Fu live before joining the new emperor's court in exile?

    <p>As a refugee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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