The Four Great Yuan Dramatists—
Guan Hanqing
Guan Hanqing Writer / Poet 1220 CE–1300 CE Other names: Guan Hanqing · Zi Hanqing · Hao YizhaiGuan Hanqing (1220 CE–1300 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Guan Hanqing composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Guan Hanqing holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
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Bai Pu
Bai Pu Writer / Poet 1226 CE–1306 CE Other names: Bai Pu · Zi Renfu · Hao LanguBai Pu (1226 CE–1306 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Bai Pu composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Bai Pu holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
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Ma Zhiyuan
Ma Zhiyuan Writer / Poet 1250 CE–1321 CE Other names: Ma Zhiyuan · Zi Qianli · Hao DongliMa Zhiyuan (1250 CE–1321 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Ma Zhiyuan composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Ma Zhiyuan holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
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Zheng Guangzu
Zheng Guangzu Writer / Poet 1218 CE–1299 CE Other names: Zhengguang Zu · Zi DehuiZheng Guangzu (1218 CE–1299 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Zheng Guangzu composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Zheng Guangzu holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
—championed dramatic realism and moral courage.
Guan Hanqing
Guan Hanqing Writer / Poet 1220 CE–1300 CE Other names: Guan Hanqing · Zi Hanqing · Hao YizhaiGuan Hanqing (1220 CE–1300 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Guan Hanqing composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Guan Hanqing holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
Wang Shifu
Wang Shifu Writer / Poet 1260 CE–1336 CE Other names: Wang Shifu · Zi DexinWang Shifu (1260 CE–1336 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Wang Shifu composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Wang Shifu holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
Ma Zhiyuan
Ma Zhiyuan Writer / Poet 1250 CE–1321 CE Other names: Ma Zhiyuan · Zi Qianli · Hao DongliMa Zhiyuan (1250 CE–1321 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Ma Zhiyuan composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Ma Zhiyuan holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
Bai Pu
Bai Pu Writer / Poet 1226 CE–1306 CE Other names: Bai Pu · Zi Renfu · Hao LanguBai Pu (1226 CE–1306 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Bai Pu composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Bai Pu holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
Zheng Guangzu
Zheng Guangzu Writer / Poet 1218 CE–1299 CE Other names: Zhengguang Zu · Zi DehuiZheng Guangzu (1218 CE–1299 CE) was a renowned literary master and writer in Chinese history. Celebrated for extraordinary literary talent, Zheng Guangzu composed widely admired poetic works and essays that remain timeless classics in Chinese literature. Celebrated for enduring contributions and historical stature, Zheng Guangzu holds an esteemed place in the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization.
