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| 803 births | |
| 852 deaths | |
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He was born in Chang'an at a time when his family's fortunes were declining. He passed the ''jinshi'' exam in 827 at the age of 25, and went on to hold many official positions over the years. However, he never achieved a high rank, apparently because he made enemies in a factional dispute in 835 . He was appointed to the office of Secretariat Drafter shortly before his death. Du Mu was skilled in '' Shi '', '' Fu '' and ancient Chinese Prose . He is best known as the writer of sensual and lyrical Quatrain s. He also wrote long Narrative Poem s, as well as a commentary on the Art Of War and many letters of advice to high officials. Among his influences were Du Fu , Li Bai , Han Yu and Liu Zongyuan . He is often mentioned with another famous poet and Du Fu . FURTHER READING
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