1716–1797 · Chinese Qing dynasty poet
Yuan Mei

Yuan Mei (1716–1797) was a Chinese poet, essayist, and scholar of the Qing dynasty.
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Yuan Mei's books in order
What the Master Would Not Discuss came first, in 1788, and Suiyuan Poetry Talks followed in 1790. A good first book is What the Master Would Not Discuss.
| Year | Book | Reading time | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1788 | 20 h | Challenging | View | |
| 1790 | 28 h 30 min | Challenging | View |

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About Yuan Mei
Yuan Mei (1716–1797) was a Chinese poet, essayist, and scholar of the Qing dynasty. He was born in Hangzhou and later lived in Nanjing. He served as a government official before retiring. During the eighteenth century, he wrote poetry, essays, Suiyuan Poetry Talks, and What the Master Would Not Discuss.
- Born
- 1716
- Died
- 1797
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