Chinese Historical Legends Bookmark Collection - Du Fu (712–770)

Du Fu — The Poet Sage of China

Step into the rich world of classical Chinese literature with Du Fu (712–770), one of the most celebrated poets in Chinese history. Revered as the “Poet Sage” (诗圣), Du Fu lived during the Tang Dynasty, a golden age of Chinese culture and poetry.

His works reflect deep compassion for ordinary people, profound concern for society, and an enduring love for family, friendship, and nature. Through more than 1,400 surviving poems, Du Fu documented the triumphs and hardships of his era, creating literary masterpieces that continue to inspire readers around the world.

This bookmark honors Du Fu’s remarkable legacy and invites you to discover the timeless wisdom, beauty, and humanity found in his poetry.

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Why Du Fu Matters
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• One of China's Greatest Poets
• Known as the “Poet Sage”
• Master of poetic craftsmanship
• Voice of compassion and social conscience
• Influenced generations of writers across East Asia

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Famous Poems by Du Fu
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1. Spring View (春望)

The nation shattered, hills and rivers remain;
In the city of spring, grass and trees grow deep.
Moved by the times, flowers draw tears;
Hating separation, birds alarm the heart.

Beacon fires have burned for three months;
A letter from home is worth ten thousand pieces of gold.
White hair, scratched ever thinner,
Soon too sparse to hold a hairpin.

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2. A Moonlit Night (月夜)

Tonight in Fuzhou, the moon shines bright;
My wife watches alone from afar.
Our little children cannot yet understand,
Why she gazes toward Chang'an.

Fragrant mist moistens her cloudlike hair;
Clear moonlight chills her jade-white arms.
When shall we lean together by the window,
And watch the moonlight dry our tears?

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3. Ascending the Heights (登高)

The wind is swift, the sky high,
Apes cry mournfully.
A clear sandbank, white birds circle and return.

Boundless leaves fall rustling down;
The endless Yangtze rolls onward.
A thousand miles from home in autumn,
I climb alone amid sorrow.

Burdened by hardship and failing years,
My temples are frosted with gray.
Troubled and weary, I set down my wine cup,
Yet grief remains.

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A Timeless Gift of Chinese Culture

Whether you are a lover of literature, history, or traditional Chinese culture, this Du Fu bookmark serves as a meaningful keepsake and an elegant introduction to one of the greatest poetic voices in world history.

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