Qin Guan (Ch'in Kuan) 1049-1100

Song-dynasty poet from what is now known as Jiangsu. In 1074, Qin met Su Shi and became his student. After obtaining the jinqu degree at the age of 37, Qin embarked on an official career. However, his association with Su Shi later led to his being given a succession of minor posts. Qin Guan is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding writers of ci song-lyrics of the Northern Song and excelled at poems on the subject of parting and separation.

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