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Tang dynasty recluse poet,Lu Guimeng 陆龟蒙 lived in seclusion at Puli Town near Suzhou. Pseudonym: Mr. Puli,Tiansuizhi, Jianghushanren.

He and his friend, poet 皮日休 Pi Rixiu created a style of matching
rhyme poetry: first one party composed a poem, the other party then
reply with a new poem using the same rhyme.
His works included:
  • Songlin Ji, a collection of matching rhyme poems by 陆龟蒙 Lu Guimong and 皮日休 Pi Rixiu

  • Puli Ji, Collection of Puli.



LU GUIMENG TOMB


Lu Guimeng tomb is near the Baoshen temple in Luzhi , Suzhou. Two tall gingko trees were handplanted by him, still standing today. The Fare Breeze Pavilion was reputed to be his favourite place for study and meeting friends.