Chen Zilong: final pillar of Ming Dynasty poetry
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Chen Zilong (1608-1647), a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) loyalist and poet, is remembered for his poignant reflections on the political turmoil of his time. Born in Qingpu, Chen earned the title of Jinshi in 1637 and became active in Songjiang鈥檚 鈥淛i Society,鈥 where he formed close bonds with fellow intellectuals.
Witnessing the Ming鈥檚 decline, Chen鈥檚 poetry took a critical tone, condemning corruption and military failures. His 鈥淓ight Poems on the Liaodong Campaign鈥 exposed the decadence of leadership, embodying his belief that poetry should serve to critique social ills. Qing scholar Wang Chang praised Chen鈥檚 verses for their 鈥渧ividness and emotional depth,鈥 noting his deep sorrow for the country鈥檚 plight. Chen Yinke, a modern scholar, lauded his unwavering patriotism, describing his poetry as an expression of his 鈥減rofound connection鈥 to his homeland. Xu Fuyuan, a contemporary, called him a 鈥減atriot with the pen.鈥
Chen Zilong鈥檚 loyalty led him to organize resistance against the advancing Qing forces. After their capture of Songjiang, he chose death over surrender, drowning himself in 1647. Recognized posthumously, his works are celebrated for their craftsmanship and patriotic fervor, echoing his struggle with loyalty, duty and national collapse. Zheng Zhenduo later likened him to the great Song poet Wen Tianxiang, saying 鈥淭he Ming poetry finds its final pillar in him.鈥
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