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Jet Li

2013-02-17T00:57:50Z

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== Biography ==

Jet Li was born in Born April 26, 1963 by the name of Li Lian Jie, his screen name of Jet came from a nickname he received early on. He the youngest of five kids and his father died shortly after his birth at the age of two and by the time he was eight years old he was enrolled in Beijing Wushu academy. He became a renowned competitor in wushu tournaments and gained fame and recognition at an early age. His popularity eventually led to a successful film career and he starred in his first film Shaolin Temple in 1982. In 1986 he starred in his directorial debut Born to Defense (1986) which was a commercial failure, but still respected for its realistic use of martial arts. Li then starred in over twenty popular chinese movies before he started a successful acting career in America beginning with his role in Lethal Weapon 4 (1994). Since then he has starred in many more American and Chinese films alike as well as serving as producer on many films. In 1987 he married Qiuyan Huang and had two children. They divorced in 1990 and nine years later he married his present wife Nina Li Chi and had two more children.
Jet Li has proven to be a martial arts star who has relied more on his serious acting ability rather than his comedic ability. He is a practicing Buddhist and lives his life by the religion. His films have shown a great range in character types and many different forms of martial arts. He claims that his personal beliefs on life can be found in three specific films: “"Everything I want to say is in those three movies, the message of Hero is that your personal suffering is not as important as the suffering of your country. The point of Danny the Dog is that violence is not a solution. Fearless is actually about personal growth — about a guy who decides that in the end his greatest enemy is himself" (AsianBite).
Although Jet Li has starred in martial arts roles since 2006 he claimed in interviews at the time that he was done with martial arts: “I stepped into the martial arts movie market when I was only 16. I think I have proved my ability in this field and it won't make sense for me to continue for another five or 10 years. Fearless (2006) is a conclusion to my life as a martial arts star” (imdb). Whether or not he is planning on continuing doing more roles with martial arts is unknown. Only time will tell if he will take his career into more of a serious direction.

== Quotes ==

“I think today’s world has become smaller, and family movies work for Asian audiences and American audiences, because when you play in the other kind of movie, maybe some movies only work for Western [audiences], they don’t really work in Asia” (aintitcool.com).

“So some movies I do are very commercial, you know, just be the actor, just do the job, but some movies I really want to tell the story there, tell my personal beliefs, like FEARLESS, that kind of film” (imdb).

“I have met Jackie Chan about 6 times up 'til now . . . and even though many people think we are natural enemies, I personally think he is a cool bloke and would honestly love to work with him in a film one time - that would a well brilliant movie!” (imdb).

“We are a global family. The religion is different, the languages are different but we are human beings and we need to help each other” (imdb).

== Filmography ==

ACTOR

???? The Expendables 3 (announced)
Yin Yang (rumored)

2012 The Expendables 2
Yin Yang

2011 Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Zhao Huai'an

2011 The Sorcerer and the White Snake
Abott Fahai

2010 The Expendables
Yin Yang

2010 Ocean Heaven
Wang Xingchang

2009 The Founding of a Republic
Chen Shaokuan

2008 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Emperor

2008 The Forbidden Kingdom
The Monkey King / The Silent Monk

2007 The Warlords
General Pang Qingyun (as Lianjie Li)

2007 War
Rogue

2006 Fearless
Huo Yuanjia

2005 Unleashed
Danny

2003 Rise to Honor (Video Game)
Kit Yun (voice)

2003 Cradle 2 the Grave
Su

2002 Hero
Nameless

2001 The One
Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless

2001 Kiss of the Dragon
Liu Jian

2000 Romeo Must Die
Han Sing

1998 Lethal Weapon 4
Wah Sing Ku

1998 Contract Killer
Fu

1997 Once Upon a Time in China and America
Wong Fei-Hung

1996 Black Mask
Tsui Chik / Black Mask

1996 Dr. Wai in the Scriptures with No Words
Chow Si-Kit

1995 Meltdown
Kit Li

1995 The Enforcer
Kung Wei

1994 Fist of Legend
Chen Zhen

1994 The Defender
Allan Hui Ching-yeung / John Chang

1994 Legend of the Red Dragon
Hung Hei-Kwun

1993 The Evil Cult
Chang Mo Kei (as Lin-kit Lee)

1993 Tai-Chi Master
Junbao

1993 The Legend II
Fong Sai Yuk

1993 Last Hero in China
Wong Fei-hung (as Lin-kit Lee)

1993 The Legend
Fong Sai-Yuk

1993 Once Upon a Time in China III
Wong Fei-hung

1992 The Master
Jet

1992 Once Upon a Time in China II
Wong Fei-Hung

1992 The Legend of the Swordsman
Ling Wu Chung

1991 Once Upon a Time in China
Wong Fei-hung

1989 Dragon Fight
Jimmy Lee (as Jet Lee)

1988 Abbot Hai Teng of Shaolin

1986 Shaolin Temple 3: Martial Arts of Shaolin
Zhi Ming

1986 Born to Defense
Jet

1984 Shaolin Temple 2: Kids from Shaolin
San Lung

1982 The Shaolin Temple
Chieh Yuan

PRODUCER
Fearless (producer)

2005 Unleashed (producer)

2001 Invincible (TV movie) (executive producer)

2001 Kiss of the Dragon (associate producer)

1994 Fist of Legend (executive producer, producer)

1994 The Defender (producer - as Li Yang Chung)

1994 Legend of the Red Dragon (producer)

1993 The Evil Cult (producer)

1993 Tai-Chi Master (producer)

1993 The Legend II (executive producer - as Li Yang Chung)

1993 Last Hero in China (producer)

1993 The Legend (producer - as Li Yang-Chung)

== Awards and Honors ==

1995 Golden Horse Film Festival, Best Actor

2007 HKFCS Award, Best Actor

2008 Hong Kong Film Award, Best Actor

2008 Shanghai Film Critics Award, Best Actor

== Jet Li Videoclips ==

Jet vs. Jackie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcPJ5qSnrEI

Jet in Lethal Weapon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adnXzutxWcQ

Jet vs. Donnie Yen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTsKEgUJyUQ

== References ==

Li, Jet. "Let's start at the beginning". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.

^ Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 2". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.

^ Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 9". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.

www.imdb.com

www.atintitcool.com

www.youtube.com

Jet Li

2013-02-17T00:57:14Z

174.52.85.190: Created page with ' == Biography == Jet Li was born in Born April 26, 1963 by the name of Li Lian Jie, his screen name of Jet came from a nickname he received early on. He the youngest of five kid…'

== Biography ==

Jet Li was born in Born April 26, 1963 by the name of Li Lian Jie, his screen name of Jet came from a nickname he received early on. He the youngest of five kids and his father died shortly after his birth at the age of two and by the time he was eight years old he was enrolled in Beijing Wushu academy. He became a renowned competitor in wushu tournaments and gained fame and recognition at an early age. His popularity eventually led to a successful film career and he starred in his first film Shaolin Temple in 1982. In 1986 he starred in his directorial debut Born to Defense (1986) which was a commercial failure, but still respected for its realistic use of martial arts. Li then starred in over twenty popular chinese movies before he started a successful acting career in America beginning with his role in Lethal Weapon 4 (1994). Since then he has starred in many more American and Chinese films alike as well as serving as producer on many films. In 1987 he married Qiuyan Huang and had two children. They divorced in 1990 and nine years later he married his present wife Nina Li Chi and had two more children.
Jet Li has proven to be a martial arts star who has relied more on his serious acting ability rather than his comedic ability. He is a practicing Buddhist and lives his life by the religion. His films have shown a great range in character types and many different forms of martial arts. He claims that his personal beliefs on life can be found in three specific films: “"Everything I want to say is in those three movies, the message of Hero is that your personal suffering is not as important as the suffering of your country. The point of Danny the Dog is that violence is not a solution. Fearless is actually about personal growth — about a guy who decides that in the end his greatest enemy is himself" (AsianBite).
Although Jet Li has starred in martial arts roles since 2006 he claimed in interviews at the time that he was done with martial arts: “I stepped into the martial arts movie market when I was only 16. I think I have proved my ability in this field and it won't make sense for me to continue for another five or 10 years. Fearless (2006) is a conclusion to my life as a martial arts star” (imdb). Whether or not he is planning on continuing doing more roles with martial arts is unknown. Only time will tell if he will take his career into more of a serious direction.

== Quotes ==

“I think today’s world has become smaller, and family movies work for Asian audiences and American audiences, because when you play in the other kind of movie, maybe some movies only work for Western [audiences], they don’t really work in Asia” (aintitcool.com).

“So some movies I do are very commercial, you know, just be the actor, just do the job, but some movies I really want to tell the story there, tell my personal beliefs, like FEARLESS, that kind of film” (imdb).

“I have met Jackie Chan about 6 times up 'til now . . . and even though many people think we are natural enemies, I personally think he is a cool bloke and would honestly love to work with him in a film one time - that would a well brilliant movie!” (imdb).

“We are a global family. The religion is different, the languages are different but we are human beings and we need to help each other” (imdb).

== Filmography ==

ACTOR

???? The Expendables 3 (announced)
Yin Yang (rumored)

2012 The Expendables 2
Yin Yang

2011 Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Zhao Huai'an

2011 The Sorcerer and the White Snake
Abott Fahai

2010 The Expendables
Yin Yang

2010 Ocean Heaven
Wang Xingchang

2009 The Founding of a Republic
Chen Shaokuan

2008 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Emperor

2008 The Forbidden Kingdom
The Monkey King / The Silent Monk

2007 The Warlords
General Pang Qingyun (as Lianjie Li)

2007 War
Rogue

2006 Fearless
Huo Yuanjia

2005 Unleashed
Danny

2003 Rise to Honor (Video Game)
Kit Yun (voice)

2003 Cradle 2 the Grave
Su

2002 Hero
Nameless

2001 The One
Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless

2001 Kiss of the Dragon
Liu Jian

2000 Romeo Must Die
Han Sing

1998 Lethal Weapon 4
Wah Sing Ku

1998 Contract Killer
Fu

1997 Once Upon a Time in China and America
Wong Fei-Hung

1996 Black Mask
Tsui Chik / Black Mask

1996 Dr. Wai in the Scriptures with No Words
Chow Si-Kit

1995 Meltdown
Kit Li

1995 The Enforcer
Kung Wei

1994 Fist of Legend
Chen Zhen

1994 The Defender
Allan Hui Ching-yeung / John Chang

1994 Legend of the Red Dragon
Hung Hei-Kwun

1993 The Evil Cult
Chang Mo Kei (as Lin-kit Lee)

1993 Tai-Chi Master
Junbao

1993 The Legend II
Fong Sai Yuk

1993 Last Hero in China
Wong Fei-hung (as Lin-kit Lee)

1993 The Legend
Fong Sai-Yuk

1993 Once Upon a Time in China III
Wong Fei-hung

1992 The Master
Jet

1992 Once Upon a Time in China II
Wong Fei-Hung

1992 The Legend of the Swordsman
Ling Wu Chung

1991 Once Upon a Time in China
Wong Fei-hung

1989 Dragon Fight
Jimmy Lee (as Jet Lee)

1988 Abbot Hai Teng of Shaolin

1986 Shaolin Temple 3: Martial Arts of Shaolin
Zhi Ming

1986 Born to Defense
Jet

1984 Shaolin Temple 2: Kids from Shaolin
San Lung

1982 The Shaolin Temple
Chieh Yuan

PRODUCER
Fearless (producer)

2005 Unleashed (producer)

2001 Invincible (TV movie) (executive producer)

2001 Kiss of the Dragon (associate producer)

1994 Fist of Legend (executive producer, producer)

1994 The Defender (producer - as Li Yang Chung)

1994 Legend of the Red Dragon (producer)

1993 The Evil Cult (producer)

1993 Tai-Chi Master (producer)

1993 The Legend II (executive producer - as Li Yang Chung)

1993 Last Hero in China (producer)

1993 The Legend (producer - as Li Yang-Chung)

== Awards and Honors ==

1995 Golden Horse Film Festival, Best Actor
2007 HKFCS Award, Best Actor
2008 Hong Kong Film Award, Best Actor
2008 Shanghai Film Critics Award, Best Actor

== Jet Li Videoclips ==

Jet vs. Jackie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcPJ5qSnrEI

Jet in Lethal Weapon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adnXzutxWcQ

Jet vs. Donnie Yen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTsKEgUJyUQ

== References ==

Li, Jet. "Let's start at the beginning". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.

^ Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 2". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.

^ Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 9". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.

www.imdb.com

www.atintitcool.com

www.youtube.com

Chinese Culture and Film

2013-02-17T00:53:50Z

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[https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal Click here to learn how to use this Wiki.] [[User:Root|Root]] 11:42, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

= Introduction =
This UVU Wiki webpage examines a selection of films from internationally acclaimed Chinese film directors. It is based on a UVU course, in which students act as the film directors and present them, their philosophy, style, work and view from their perspective and put them into the context of Chinese film history.

Recommended Readings:
* Berry, Michael. Speaking in Images: Interviews with Contemporary Chinese, Filmmakers. Columbia UP, 2005, ISBN 978-0231133319, A #417,632
* Zhang Zhen (Editor), Jason McGrath (Contributor), Chris Berry (Contributor), Sheldon H. Lu (Contributor), Yinjing Zhang (Contributor), The Urban Generation: Chinese Cinema and Society at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century, Paperback, 464 pp., Duke University Press Books, March 7, 2007, ISBN: 9780822340744, A#655,344
* Chris Berry, Chinese Films in Focus II, Paperback, 304 pp., British Film Institute; 2nd Revised edition edition, December 23, 2008, ISBN: 9781844572373, A #526,197

= Beginnings: The Early Years (prior to 1949) =

== Movies ==
* [[Street Angel]] -- [[User:Holly|Holly]]

== The Early Years: Discussion Topics ==
* [[Chinese Film Generations]] -- [[User:Hollyspendlove|Hollyspendlove]]

= Fifth Generation =
== Overview ==

== Directors ==
* [[Wong Kar Wai]] -- [[User:Keeley X.|Keeley X.]], [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 00:23, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
* [[Stephen Chow]] -- [[User:Jon|Jon]]
* [[Ang Lee]] -- [[User: Jacob|Jacob]]
* [[Zhang Yimou]] -- [[User:Keeley X.|Keeley X.]]
* [[Chen Kaige]] -- [[User:RisR.|RisR.]]

== Actors/Actresses ==
* [[Gong Li]] -- [[User: RisR|RisR]]
[[Jet Li]]

== Movies ==
* [[Farewell My Concubine]] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 00:23, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
* [[Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress]] -- [[User:Hollyspendlove|Hollyspendlove]]
* [[Infernal_Affairs_and_The_Departed]] -- [[User:Jon|Jon]]
* [[A Beautiful Life]] -- [[User:Jacob|Jacob]], Mat
* [[Chungking Express]] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 00:23, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
== 5th Generation: Discussion Topics ==
* Family/Cuisine - Ang Lee: The Wedding Banquet-- Hannah

= Martial Arts =
== Overview ==

== Actors ==
* [[Jackie Chan]] -- [[User:RisR.|RisR.]], Robert

== Movies ==
* [[Enter_The_Dragon]] -- [[User:Jon|Jon]]
* [[Ip Man]], [[Ip Man 2]] -- [[User:Jacob|Jacob]]

* Zhang Yimou: House of Flying Daggers; Jet Li -- Mat
* Stephen Chow: Shaolin Soccer -- Hannah

= Sixth Generation =

== Overview ==

== Directors ==

== Actors ==

== Movies ==

== 6th Generation: Discussion Topics ==

= General Discussion Topics =
* [[Hong_Kong_Film_Awards]] -- [[User:Jon|Jon]]
* [[Comedies (Screwball)]] -- [[User:Keeley X.|Keeley X.]]
* [[Chinese Emotions]] -- [[User:Hollyspendlove|Hollyspendlove]]
* [[Success of Chinese Film Since 1984]] -- [[User:Keeley X.|Keeley X.]]
* [[Beijing Film Academy]] -- [[User:RisR.|RisR.]]
* [[Ideology in Chinese Films]] -- Melanie W
* Stars in Chinese films -- Robert
* Masculinity in China -- Melanie W

6th century Literature in the south

2013-02-17T00:51:46Z

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6th century Chinese Literature in the south
The 6th century in Chinese literature was probably one of the most important literary periods in chinese literature. The area underwent many changes after Emperor Wu of the Liang retooled the social structure by making huge changes to the education system. After reinstating the imperial academy he changed the rules of admission and allowed lower class people to join. This changed the social structure greatly and eventually allowed people that were born in lower classes to make their way into higher levels of social classes.
Literary scholars also started to compile extensive collections of literature. The imperial book collection. Private book collections became a trend that lead to large amounts of people being in possession of huge collections of books. Several prominent literary figures of the age boasted collections thousands in numbers. There was also a lot of literary anthologies put together at this time. Several people were well renowned for compiling important literary collections of the time.
Emperor Wu died in 549 which eventually led to the fall of the south. This led to many of the southern writers making their way to the north which ultimately resulted in an important mixing off the northern and southern cultures. The fall of the south also caused a lot of interesting writing from literary figures at the time who wrote quite candidly about the loss of their home.

[[File:Liang_Wudi.jpg]]

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Prominent figures
Emperor Wu- changed the 6th century in the south by putting a greater emphasis on writing and writers during the time.

Ren Fang- Played an important role in 6th century writing by serving as a prominent figure of patronage and promotion for up and coming writers. Even if their origins were more humble.

Shen Yue- Had a similar role as Ren Fang by promoting new writers.

Liu Xie- Writer of the first real Chinese literary criticism titled Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon which was a fairly long piece of
writing that looked a many facets of writing and the literary mind.

Xiao Gang- Son of Emperor Wu who was a fairly well known writer at the time.

Yin Keng- Prominent poet who boasted many poems.

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Important Works
Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon- Liu Xie
Gradation of Poets- Zhong Rong
Autumn Evening- Xiao Gang
Ballad of Joining the Army- Lu Sidao
Fu on the Returned Soul- Shen Jiong
The Lament for the South- Yu Xin
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward My Homeland-Denglou Wangxiang
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward my homeland- Yin Keng

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References
The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature Volume 1 - Kang-I Sun and Stephen Owen

An Anthology of Chinese Literature - Stephen Owen

Link to Power Point Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Nr8rBGpTmJzOofQv_xCXXs7UU0spHhk46mb7C-yCiAU/edit?usp=sharing

6th century Literature in the south

2013-02-17T00:49:19Z

174.52.85.190:

6th century Chinese Literature in the south
The 6th century in Chinese literature was probably one of the most important literary periods in chinese literature. The area underwent many changes after Emperor Wu of the Liang retooled the social structure by making huge changes to the education system. After reinstating the imperial academy he changed the rules of admission and allowed lower class people to join. This changed the social structure greatly and eventually allowed people that were born in lower classes to make their way into higher levels of social classes.
Literary scholars also started to compile extensive collections of literature. The imperial book collection. Private book collections became a trend that lead to large amounts of people being in possession of huge collections of books. Several prominent literary figures of the age boasted collections thousands in numbers. There was also a lot of literary anthologies put together at this time. Several people were well renowned for compiling important literary collections of the time.
Emperor Wu died in 549 which eventually led to the fall of the south. This led to many of the southern writers making their way to the north which ultimately resulted in an important mixing off the northern and southern cultures. The fall of the south also caused a lot of interesting writing from literary figures at the time who wrote quite candidly about the loss of their home.

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Prominent figures
Emperor Wu- changed the 6th century in the south by putting a greater emphasis on writing and writers during the time.

Ren Fang- Played an important role in 6th century writing by serving as a prominent figure of patronage and promotion for up and coming writers. Even if their origins were more humble.

Shen Yue- Had a similar role as Ren Fang by promoting new writers.

Liu Xie- Writer of the first real Chinese literary criticism titled Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon which was a fairly long piece of
writing that looked a many facets of writing and the literary mind.

Xiao Gang- Son of Emperor Wu who was a fairly well known writer at the time.

Yin Keng- Prominent poet who boasted many poems.

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Important Works
Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon- Liu Xie
Gradation of Poets- Zhong Rong
Autumn Evening- Xiao Gang
Ballad of Joining the Army- Lu Sidao
Fu on the Returned Soul- Shen Jiong
The Lament for the South- Yu Xin
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward My Homeland-Denglou Wangxiang
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward my homeland- Yin Keng

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[[File:[[File:Example.jpg]][[File:Example.jpg]]]]
References
The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature Volume 1 - Kang-I Sun and Stephen Owen

An Anthology of Chinese Literature - Stephen Owen

Link to Power Point Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Nr8rBGpTmJzOofQv_xCXXs7UU0spHhk46mb7C-yCiAU/edit?usp=sharing

6th century Literature in the south

2013-02-17T00:47:56Z

174.52.85.190:

6th century Chinese Literature in the south
The 6th century in Chinese literature was probably one of the most important literary periods in chinese literature. The area underwent many changes after Emperor Wu of the Liang retooled the social structure by making huge changes to the education system. After reinstating the imperial academy he changed the rules of admission and allowed lower class people to join. This changed the social structure greatly and eventually allowed people that were born in lower classes to make their way into higher levels of social classes.
Literary scholars also started to compile extensive collections of literature. The imperial book collection. Private book collections became a trend that lead to large amounts of people being in possession of huge collections of books. Several prominent literary figures of the age boasted collections thousands in numbers. There was also a lot of literary anthologies put together at this time. Several people were well renowned for compiling important literary collections of the time.
Emperor Wu died in 549 which eventually led to the fall of the south. This led to many of the southern writers making their way to the north which ultimately resulted in an important mixing off the northern and southern cultures. The fall of the south also caused a lot of interesting writing from literary figures at the time who wrote quite candidly about the loss of their home.

Prominent figures
Emperor Wu- changed the 6th century in the south by putting a greater emphasis on writing and writers during the time.

Ren Fang- Played an important role in 6th century writing by serving as a prominent figure of patronage and promotion for up and coming writers. Even if their origins were more humble.

Shen Yue- Had a similar role as Ren Fang by promoting new writers.

Liu Xie- Writer of the first real Chinese literary criticism titled Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon which was a fairly long piece of
writing that looked a many facets of writing and the literary mind.

Xiao Gang- Son of Emperor Wu who was a fairly well known writer at the time.

Yin Keng- Prominent poet who boasted many poems.

Important Works
Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon- Liu Xie
Gradation of Poets- Zhong Rong
Autumn Evening- Xiao Gang
Ballad of Joining the Army- Lu Sidao
Fu on the Returned Soul- Shen Jiong
The Lament for the South- Yu Xin
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward My Homeland-Denglou Wangxiang
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward my homeland- Yin Keng

References
The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature Volume 1 - Kang-I Sun and Stephen Owen

An Anthology of Chinese Literature - Stephen Owen

Link to Power Point Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Nr8rBGpTmJzOofQv_xCXXs7UU0spHhk46mb7C-yCiAU/edit?usp=sharing

6th century Literature in the south

2013-02-17T00:46:42Z

174.52.85.190: Mid Term Paper

6th century Chinese Literature in the south
The 6th century in Chinese literature was probably one of the most important literary periods in chinese literature. The area underwent many changes after Emperor Wu of the Liang retooled the social structure by making huge changes to the education system. After reinstating the imperial academy he changed the rules of admission and allowed lower class people to join. This changed the social structure greatly and eventually allowed people that were born in lower classes to make their way into higher levels of social classes.
Literary scholars also started to compile extensive collections of literature. The imperial book collection. Private book collections became a trend that lead to large amounts of people being in possession of huge collections of books. Several prominent literary figures of the age boasted collections thousands in numbers. There was also a lot of literary anthologies put together at this time. Several people were well renowned for compiling important literary collections of the time.
Emperor Wu died in 549 which eventually led to the fall of the south. This led to many of the southern writers making their way to the north which ultimately resulted in an important mixing off the northern and southern cultures. The fall of the south also caused a lot of interesting writing from literary figures at the time who wrote quite candidly about the loss of their home.

Prominent figures
Emperor Wu- changed the 6th century in the south by putting a greater emphasis on writing and writers during the time.
Ren Fang- Played an important role in 6th century writing by serving as a prominent figure of patronage and promotion for up and coming writers. Even if their origins were more humble.
Shen Yue- Had a similar role as Ren Fang by promoting new writers.
Liu Xie- Writer of the first real Chinese literary criticism titled Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon which was a fairly long piece of writing that looked a many facets of writing and the literary mind.
Xiao Gang- Son of Emperor Wu who was a fairly well known writer at the time.
Yin Keng- Prominent poet who boasted many poems.

Important Works
Literary Mind and the Carving of the Dragon- Liu Xie
Gradation of Poets- Zhong Rong
Autumn Evening- Xiao Gang
Ballad of Joining the Army- Lu Sidao
Fu on the Returned Soul- Shen Jiong
The Lament for the South- Yu Xin
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward My Homeland-Denglou Wangxiang
Ascending a Tower and Gazing toward my homeland- Yin Keng

References
The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature Volume 1 - Kang-I Sun and Stephen Owen

An Anthology of Chinese Literature - Stephen Owen

Link to Power Point Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Nr8rBGpTmJzOofQv_xCXXs7UU0spHhk46mb7C-yCiAU/edit?usp=sharing

Classical Chinese Literature

2013-02-17T00:45:50Z

174.52.85.190: /* The Golden Age */

[https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal Click here to learn how to use this Wiki.] [[User:Root|Root]] 11:42, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

= Beginnings =
* [[The development of oral literature forms]] -- [[User:Alexis Sagen|Alexis Sagen]] 13:48, 18 April 2012 (UTC) [https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/index.php/File:CHIN_LIT_-5.pptx]

== Xia Dynasty ==
Mythical dynasty before the invention of script.

== Shang Dynasty ==
* The emergence of script - Oracle Bones (turtle shells, cow shoulder blades)
* The emergence of Written Literature (1200 BC)

== Zhou Dynasty and Warring States Period ==
* [[Confucius]] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 05:36, 6 February 2012 (UTC)
* [[Mencius]] -- [[User:Delon Lier|Delon Lier]] [https://learn-uvu.uen.org/courses/98968/files/10489162/download?wrap=1 Powerpoint presentation]
* [[The 5 Canonized Classics]] -- [[User:ArnoldQ|ArnoldQ]] 04:35, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
* [[Qu Yuan]] - Samantha S.

== Han Dynasty ==
* [[Cai Yong]] [https://learn-uvu.uen.org/courses/98968/files/10489270/download?wrap=1 Powerpoint presentation]
* [[Songs from India]] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 06:44, 28 February 2012 (UTC)

== 16 Kingdoms and 6 Dynasties ==
* [[Tao Yuanming - Manuscript Culture]] -- [[User:ArnoldQ|ArnoldQ]] 23:06, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

= The Golden Age =
[[6th century Literature in the south]]
== Tang Dynasty ==
* [[Examples of authors unknown in their lifetime, but famous after their death]] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 02:32, 4 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[Du Fu]] (712 - 770) [https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/images/d/da/Du_Fu_%28wiki%29.pptx Powerpoint presentation] -- ''Mid Term Paper'' -- [[User:Wantong|Wantong]] 20:18, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
* [[Li Bai]] -- ''Mid Term Paper'' -- [[User:ArnoldQ|ArnoldQ]] 22:30, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== Song Dynasty ==
* [[Ouyang Xiu]] -- ''Mid Term Paper'' -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 06:44, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
* [[Su Shi (Su Dongpo)]] -- ''Mid Term Paper'' -- [[User:Alexis Sagen|Alexis Sagen]] 17:48, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

= The Foreign Dynasties the Liao (Khitan), the Jin (Jurchen) and the Yuan (Mongols) =
== Yuan ==
* [[Yuan Literature I]] -- [[User:ArnoldQ|ArnoldQ]] 05:53, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[Yuan Literature II]] -- [[User:Wantong|Wantong]] 04:43, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

= Ming Dynasty =
* [[Literary Societies]] -- Delon L
* [[Ming Literature I]] -- Delon L
* [[Ming literature]] -- [[User:Wantong|Wantong]] 04:43, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[The predecessors of newspapers]] -- [[User:Alexis Sagen|Alexis Sagen]] 21:55, 15 April 2012 (UTC) [https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/index.php/File:CHIN_LIT_-4.pptx]
* [[Novel 'Jin Ping Mei']] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 07:15, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[Novel 'Journey to the West']] -- [[User:ArnoldQ|ArnoldQ]] 04:17, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[Novel 'Water Margin']] -- [[User:Alexis Sagen|Alexis Sagen]] 22:04, 15 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[Feng Menglong]] -- [[User:Wantong|Wantong]] 04:42, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

= Preview: Qing (Manchu)-Dynasty =
* [[Middlebrow Literature]] [https://learn-uvu.uen.org/courses/98968/files/10489082/download?wrap=1 Powerpoint presentation]

= Timeless Presentations =

* [[Canonization of Chinese Literature in the East and West]] -- ''Mid Term Paper'' -- [[User:Delon Lier|Delon Lier]]
* [[Writing with your own blood]] -- [[User:Alexis Sagen|Alexis Sagen]] 03:43, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
* [[Saying A and meaning B - Several examples of double layer literature]] -- [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 02:32, 4 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[Which emperor had killed close relatives to ascend the throne?]] -- [[User:Alexis Sagen|Alexis Sagen]] 22:13, 15 April 2012 (UTC) [https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/index.php/File:CHIN_LIT_-2.pptx]
* [[Poetry Genres]] [https://wiki.vm.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/uvu/images/4/43/Poetry_Genres.pptx Powerpoint presentation] -- [[User:Wantong|Wantong]] 19:46, 4 April 2012 (UTC)