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Yin E

Five Dynasties lyricist of the Former Shu from Chengdu, a minor official whose lyrics are in the Huajian ji.

Also known as Yin Canqing

Yin E, a native of Chengdu, was a Five Dynasties lyricist of the Former Shu whose dates are unknown, known as Yin Canqing. He served the Former Shu as a staff officer, and his lyrics are in the Huajian ji, which Zhao Chongzuo of the Later Shu compiled around 940. He is one of the eighteen poets in the collection, a member of the Western Shu Huajian school.

Life and times

  1. UnknownBornTangFive Dynasties and Ten Kingdomsa Five Dynasties Former Shu man (c. 907–925 CE)
  2. UnknownDied

Works

  1. Literature · Lyrics2
    1. Immortal by the River · Lotus Once More in the PoolFive Dynasties and Ten KingdomsYin E's short ci of a man back at a lotus pool where he once stood close beside his love
    2. Immortal by the River · A Cold Late-Autumn NightFive Dynasties and Ten KingdomsYin E's short ci of waking from a dream on a cold late-autumn night beside a guttering candle