The Story of Zhang Ruoxu, Author of Spring River, Flowers, Moonlight, and Night

A biographical novel about Zhang Ruoxu, the poet who wrote “Spring River, Flower, Moon, Night,” this work uses 100,000 words to recreate the legendary life of a Tang dynasty poet in depth. It begins with his youth amid the misty rains of Yangzhou, recounting his struggles in the imperial examinations in Chang'an and his military service in Yanzhou, all the way to that spring night when he created a masterpiece for the ages. By exploring how he brought northern and southern poetic styles together, the novel traces a life that produced a single poem towering above all others, capturing the grandeur and vitality of Tang civilization. Combining historical research with literary imagination, it recreates the spirit of the age while delving into the poet's inner world to reveal the secrets behind the birth of a classic.