Du fu biography of martin

Du Fu (712-770) was born close to Luoyang in Western Henan in China in 712. Like other famous poets of his time, Du Fu came from an aristocratic family.

Du fu biography of martin

His family however lost their fortunes and they lived in poverty; despite earnings that were higher than what an average family earned during that period.

Du Fu lost his mother when he was still young and was raised by an aunt.

He also lost his older brother around the same time. However, a number of his poems mention one half-sister and three half-brothers.

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Religious Beliefs

There was no concrete evidence available regarding the poet’s religious philosophy. However, many believe Du Fu might have practiced Nestorian Christianity. This belief stems from the fact that Nestorian Christianity had become popular in China during the period.

This is contradicted by some historians who feel this to be incorrect, since the poet’s works are not in praise of God or a divine creator. Instead his poems are more about nature a