Wen Tingyun

Wen Tingyun was a prominent Chinese poet and lyricist during the late Tang Dynasty (8th–9th centuries). Known for his refined style, he specialized in ci poetry—lyrical poems set to music that express personal emotions and reflections. Wen Tingyun’s work is praised for its elegant language and emotional depth, capturing themes of longing, nostalgia, and nature. His influence helped shape the development of ci poetry, which became a major literary form in later Chinese literature. Overall, he is remembered as a key figure who contributed to the richness of Chinese poetic tradition.