辛弃疾
宋
Xin Qiji, courtesy name You'an and literary name Jiaxuan, was a major poet and military figure of the Southern Song dynasty. Born in Licheng, Shandong, he joined resistance efforts against the Jin in his youth and later served the Southern Song court. He strongly advocated recovering the northern territories, but his ambitions were often frustrated by political circumstances. Xin Qiji is one of the great masters of the bold and unconstrained style of ci poetry and is often paired with Su Shi as "Su-Xin." His works range from patriotic and heroic lyrics to poems of frustration, reflection, and rural beauty. His famous works include "Po Zhen Zi · Written for Chen Tongfu," "Yong Yu Le · Nostalgia at Beigu Pavilion in Jingkou," and "Qing Yu An · The Lantern Festival."