Ai Qing
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Ai Qing's greatest accolade is his enduring status as a canonical figure in modern Chinese literature. His free verse helped define the genre, and his poems are still read and studied in China and around the world. He is often ranked among the most important Chinese poets of the 20th century, and his work has been translated into numerous languages. His influence on subsequent generations of poets is immeasurable, and his poetry continues to resonate with readers for its emotional power and social relevance.
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Rehabilitation as a cultural figure
After being purged as a Rightist in 1957, Ai Qing was formally rehabilitated and allowed to publish again, restoring his status in Chinese literary circles.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Chinese poets of the 20th century
Records & Feats
First Chinese poet to write a major poem about a wet nurse
Ai Qing's 'Dayanhe, My Wet Nurse' is considered a pioneering work in Chinese literature for its focus on a working-class woman.