Su Shi (1037-111), a native of Meishan, Meizhou (now Meishan City, Sichuan Province), was a famous writer, calligrapher, poet and thinker in the Song Dynasty, and was a great master in the literary history of the Song Dynasty. His poems, words and essays have made great achievements, which have far-reaching influence on later generations.
Su Shi's poems are few in number, but of high quality. His poems have a wide range of themes, fresh and natural style, vivid language and profound thoughts and feelings. Many of his poems are works praising history, things, landscapes and narratives. By describing things and expressing feelings, he expressed his profound thoughts and opinions on society and life.
Su Shi's ci is also a classic in the history of literature. His poems are famous for their boldness, expressing his life feelings and experiences, and showing his optimistic attitude towards life. Many of his poems describe natural scenery, acacia, philosophy of life and other themes, such as "When is there a bright moon in Fraxinus mandshurica" and "Nian Nujiao, reminiscing about the past in Chibi", all of which are handed down from ancient times.
Su Shi has made great achievements not only in literature, but also in calligraphy. His calligraphy is good at running script and cursive script, and his brushwork is vigorous and chic, with unique style and charm. His calligraphy works have been handed down to this day and become a precious cultural heritage. One of the most famous works is Huangzhou Cold Food Poetry, written in running script, which is vigorous and magnificent, expressing his feelings and thoughts on life.
Su Shi's political career is also worth mentioning. He has served as a bachelor of Hanlin, a bachelor of attendants, and a minister of rites. He advocates reform, opposes corruption and emphasizes the rule of law. These ideas were advanced in the society at that time. He was once demoted because his political views did not agree with those in power, but his thoughts and concepts have always run through his literary and artistic creation.
Su Shi also made some achievements in thought. He advocated the theory that "human nature is good" and believed that human nature is good, but it needs to be carried forward through education and training. His thought has certain enlightenment significance and has certain influence on later thinkers and philosophers.
In a word, Su Shi is a versatile cultural giant, and his achievements in literature, calligraphy, politics and thought are praised by later generations. His works and thoughts have far-reaching influence on later generations, and he is one of the important representatives in the cultural history of China.