Who were the Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song, the Four Great Scholars, and the Three Great Masters of Literature?

The Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties were also known as the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties. They were Han Yu and Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty and Ouyang Xiu, Su Xun, Su Shi, Su Zhe, Wang Anshi, and Zeng Gong of the Song Dynasty.

The Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties referred to the eight prose masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, namely Han Yu and Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty and Ouyang Xiu, Su Xun, Su Shi, Su Zhe, Wang Anshi and Zeng Gong of the Song Dynasty. Their works occupied an important position in the history of literature and were hailed as the treasures of ancient Chinese prose.

This was because the term "eight great masters of modern literature" did not have a clear definition or standard. Different literary fields and cultural backgrounds might have different classifications and standards, as well as different literary masters. But here are some people who are considered important representatives of modern literature: 1 Lu Xun (1881 - 1936): One of the founders of modern Chinese literature, regarded as the pioneer and literary master of modern Chinese literature. 2. Lao She (1899 - 1966): Important masterpieces in the history of modern Chinese literature include Camel Xiangzi and Teahouse. 3 Ba Jin (1904 - 1971): An important figure in the history of modern Chinese literature, known as the "leader of modern literature". 4. Shen Congwen (1899 - 1966): Important masterpieces in the history of modern Chinese literature include Border Town. 5 Qian Zhongshu (1897 - 1974): An important figure in the history of modern Chinese literature, known as the "genius" of modern Chinese literature. 6. Ding Ling (1910 - 1966): An important female representative in the history of modern Chinese literature, such as The Sun Shines on the Sanggan River. Zhang Ailing (1914 - 1995): An important woman in the history of modern Chinese literature, known as the "genius" of modern Chinese literature. 8 Lin Yutang (1895 - 1979): An important essayist in the history of modern Chinese literature, known as the "genius" of modern Chinese literature.

The Eight Great Masters of Modern Chinese Literature referred to Lu Xun, Guo Moruo, Mao Dun, Ba Jin, Zhao Shuli, Lao She, Cao Yu, and Ai Qing.

The Eight Great Prose Masters referred to some of the most outstanding figures in the history of modern Chinese prose, including Zhou Guoping, Zhu Ziqing, Bing Xin, Ba Jin, Lao She, Lu Xun, Ye Shengtao, and Zhao Shuli. This left an important mark in the history of modern Chinese prose.

The four great writers of ancient literature referred to the famous writers of ancient China: 1. Han Yu: The Tang Dynasty writer advocated Han Yu's ancient prose movement and was honored by later generations as "the first master of ancient prose". 2. Liu Zongyuan, a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated "spiritual" literature, was praised by later generations as "the first master of ancient literature". 3 Ouyang Xiu: The Northern Song Dynasty writer advocated that "articles should be written for the time, songs and poems should be written for the matter", and later generations respected him as "the first master of ancient articles". 4. Su Shi, a writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, advocated that "literature should be used to record the Tao, and poetry should be used to express the will". Later generations praised him as "the first master of ancient articles".

The Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties referred to the eight outstanding writers of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Tang Dynasty writer: - Han Yu (768 - 824): The leading representative works of the ancient prose movement in the Tang Dynasty include "Shi Shuo" and "Sacrifice to Crocodiles". - Liu Zongyuan (773 - 819): The representative works of the Tang Dynasty writers include "The Snake Catcher" and "The Donkey of Qian". Song Dynasty writer: - Ouyang Xiu (1007 - 1072): The representative works of the Northern Song Dynasty writers include "The Drunkard Pavilion" and "Yueyang Tower". - Wang Anshi (1021 - 1086): The representative works of the Northern Song Dynasty writers include Yuan Ri and Moored Boat on Guazhou. - Su Shi (1037 - 1101): The representative works of the Northern Song Dynasty writers include "Ode to the Red Cliff" and "Water Melody". - Xin Qiji (1140 - 1207): The representative works of the Southern Song Dynasty writers include "Sapphire Case·Yuanxi" and "Breaking the Enchanted Array·For Chen Tongfu". - Zhou Bangyan (1048 - 1101): The representative works of the Northern Song Dynasty Ci writers include "Xijiang Moon·Night Walking in the Yellow Sand Road" and "He Zhuchang Tune·Thousands of households in the sun". - Li Qingzhao (1084 - 1155): The representative works of the Northern Song Dynasty Ci writers include "Like a Dream Order" and "Slow Sound·Searching and Searching". The Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties were important milestone in the history of Chinese literature. Their literary achievements had a profound impact on later generations.

The Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties referred to the eight outstanding writers of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Tang Dynasty writer: 1 Han Yu (768 - 824): The advocate of the ancient prose movement in the Tang Dynasty advocated the restoration of the style of the ancient sages and advocated "writing to carry the Tao". He was hailed as the head of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". 2. Liu Zongyuan (773 - 819): Tang Dynasty writer and philosopher advocated "using literature to carry Tao" and founded the "Ancient Literature Movement", known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties". 3. Liu Yuxi (772 - 842): Tang Dynasty writer advocated "using poetry as literature" and was known as the "King of Poetry". 4. Bai Juyi (772 - 846): A Tang Dynasty writer advocated "using literature as poetry" and founded the "New Yuefu Movement". He was hailed as one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties". 5 Yuan Zhen (779 - 846): Tang Dynasty writer advocated "poetry as text" and was known as "Poet Demon". 6. Wang Bo (650 - 676): A Tang Dynasty writer who wrote famous articles such as Preface to Tengwang Pavilion was known as the first of the "Four Heroes of the Early Tang Dynasty". 7. Luo Binwang (646 - 684): A Tang Dynasty writer who wrote famous articles such as the Collection of Luo Binwang and was hailed as one of the "Four Heroes of the Early Tang Dynasty". 8 Du Fu (712 - 770): The great poet of the Tang Dynasty was known as the "Poet Saint". Song Dynasty writer: 1 Su Shi (1037 - 1101): Song Dynasty writer and painter advocated "gentle and then gentleman" to create "bold and unconstrained" literature. 2. Xin Qiji (1140 - 1207): The Song Dynasty writer advocated "taking literature as the surface and poetry as the interior" and created the "Southern Song Dynasty bold and unconstrained" literature. 3. Lu You (1125 - 1210): Song Dynasty writer advocated "literature to carry Tao" and was known as one of the "four great talents of the Southern Song Dynasty". 4 Ouyang Xiu (1007 - 1072): Song Dynasty writer advocated "gentle and then gentleman" and created one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song". 5. Wang Anshi (1021 - 1086): Song Dynasty writer advocated "to use literature as the surface and poetry as the interior" and was known as one of the "Eight Great Scholars of the Tang and Song Dynasties". 6 Zeng Gong (1037 - 1086): Song Dynasty writer advocated "literature to carry the Tao" and was known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song". 7 Zhou Bangyan (1048 - 1105): Song Dynasty writer advocated "literature to carry Tao" and was known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties". 8 Yang Wanli (1135 - 1225): Song Dynasty writer advocated "literature to carry the Tao" and was known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song".

The four great masters of novels referred to the four great masters of literature in the history of ancient Chinese literature: 1 Cao Xueqin: A novelist from the Qing Dynasty who wrote classic novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber. 2. Lu Xun: Modern novelist, literary critic, and ideologist who created classic novels such as A Madman's Diary and The True Story of Ah Q. 3. Ernest Hemmingway: Modern novelist created classic novels such as The Old Man and the Sea and The Sun Also Rises. 4. Faulkner: Modern novelist who wrote classic novels such as The Sound and the Fury and 2001: A Space Oath.

The Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties referred to the writers of the Tang and Five Dynasties, including Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Liu Yuxi, Wang Bo, Yang Jiong, Lu Zhaolin, Luo Binwang, Chen Ziang, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi. Their works had different styles, but they all had a profound influence on Chinese literature. Han Yu was a Tang Dynasty writer and philosopher who advocated the ideology of Han Yu School. His representative works included "Teacher Shuo" and "Explanation of Entering School". Liu Zongyuan was a Tang Dynasty writer and philosopher who advocated the ideology of Liu Zongyuan's school. His representative works include "The Snake Catcher" and "River Snow". Liu Yuxi was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of Liu Yuxi's school. His representative works include "Humble Room Inscription" and "Bamboo Pavilion". Wang Bo was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of Wang Bo School. His representative works include Preface to Tengwang Pavilion and Linchuan Collection. Yang Jiong was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of Yang Jiong School. His representative works include "A Journey to the Army" and "Reminiscence of the Ancient Times at Night." Lu Zhaolin was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated Lu Zhaolin's school of thought. His representative works included "The Ancient Meaning of Chang 'an" and "Poetry and Fu Getting Farewell from Ancient Grass". Luo Binwang was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of the Luo Binwang School. His representative works included "Ode to Goose" and "Farewell to Friends". Chen Zi 'ang was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of Chen Zi' ang School. His representative works include "Song of Climbing Youzhou Platform" and "Climbing Flying Peak". Du Fu was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of Du Fu School. His representative works included Climbing High, Spring Gaze, Red Cliff, etc. Bai Juyi was a Tang Dynasty writer who advocated the ideology of Bai Juyi School. His representative works included Song of Everlasting Regret, Song of Pipa, and Farewell to Ancient Grass.