A military leader and part-time poet Caocao was a famous during the political havoc after the fall of the Han dynasty. He was a major general, leader of the Wei Kingdom, and suffered a major defeat at Red Cliff.

Another Tang Dynasty poet.

A Tang dynasty poet known for his romanticism and wit. He was the brother of Suxun and the son of Suzhe, also revelled poets. Together they are known as the "three Su" or "三苏"

Si Maqian is the writer of the Records of a Historian.

The first induvidual writer in Chinese history, the first poet to have his name attached to writing. The Dragon Boat Festival is a festival in his name, comemorating his death.

A Tang dynasty poet, greatly respected by the Tang Emperor. Probably the most famous Chinese poet in the West. He was a great lover of romanticism and alchol. Legend has it his death was caused by drowning in a pond after the drunk Li Bai leaned to observe the moon's reflection on the water surface and accidentally fell in.

Also a Tang Dynasty poet. He was born a little after Li Bai, but did not experiance Li Bai's political success. Du Fu's poems focus of realism and tragedy.

A Tang Dynasty poet.

A Tang Dynasty poet primarily focused on Taoist ideas and philosophy.

A Tang Dynasty poet.