Lin Bu (; 967–1028) was a Chinese poet during the

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was Junfu (君復). One of the most famous verse masters of his time, Lin lived as a recluse by the

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for much of his later life. His works and theatrical solitude won him nationwide fame, and he was offered prestigious government posts, although he refused all civic duties in pursuit of his poetry. Long after he died, Lin's eccentric attitude and his works retained a vivid place in Song cultural imagination and later works.

Works

Lin is well known for his romantic poems. One example of his works, titled ''Everlasting Longing'' is shown below:

Gallery

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References

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