Preface to the Pavilion of Drunken Old Man

Name: Preface to the Pavilion of Drunken Old Man
Author: Su Shi

by Su Shi

Philosophical prose introducing a scenic pavilion

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Su Shi

Song dynasty Chinese poet, essayist, calligrapher, and statesman also known as Su Dongpo. His poetry is celebrated for its range, wit, and philosophical depth, and he is one of the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song.

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