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Mei Yaochen

Type Figure Region China Time 1002–1060 Also known as Shengyu、Master Wanling

Mei Yaochen (style name Shengyu) was a renowned Northern Song poet from Xuancheng, Xuanzhou (modern Xuancheng, Anhui), who opened a new poetic trend …

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  1. 1011–1017Xuancheng, Xuanzhou (modern Xuancheng, Anhui) · Xuancheng CityAs a boy Mei Yaochen traveled with his father Mei Xun on official postings, broadening his experience. He began studying poetry in the Xuancheng area, and under family influence his style gradually became plain and natural, laying the groundwork for later poetic discussions with Ouyang Xiu and others.
  2. 1018–1020Xuanzhou (around modern Xuancheng, Anhui) · Xuancheng CityIn 1018 his father Mei Xun died, and Mei Yaochen was appointed Henan registrar (one account says county registrar) by yin privilege, beginning his official career. His poetic reputation had already risen, though his rank remained low; he continued writing at his post and in his home area, his style maturing steadily.

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