He remained in Ch’ang-an until he acquired a minor post in the early 750s. Tu Fu returned to Ch’ang-an in 746 to retake the examination for public office and failed again. Tu Fu’s friendship with Li Po served as material for some of his most famous poems, including ‘‘Eight Immortals of Drinking,’’ which reflects on the carefree atmosphere of his time spent in Loyang. Failing the imperial examination for public office, Tu Fu resumed traveling. In about 731, he began traveling through the Yangtze River and Yellow River regions, and approximately five years later he moved to Ch’ang-an, the capital, in order to secure an official post. His mother died when he was a child, and he was raised by an aunt in Loyang. Tu Fu was born in Kung-hsien, Honan (also spelled Henan), a province of central China. Works in Biographical and Historical Context Praised for his innovative use of traditional verse forms and his synthesis of a variety of elements drawn from previous Chinese literature, Tu Fu also drew imagery from his personal experiences to create compelling verse that served as an inspiration to succeeding generations. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Chinese poets, Tu Fu is known for his contemplative verse that chronicled the political and social upheaval of mid-eighth-century China. The Art Archive / British Library / The Picture Desk, Inc.
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