Liu Caichun

Liu Caichun
刘采春
Liu Caichun, from the 18th century work Hundred Poems of Beautiful Women. Woodblock print of drawing by Wang Hui
BornUnknown
DiedUnknown
NationalityChinese
Occupation(s)Courtesan, Poet, Actor
Known forThe Song of Luogen

Liu Caichun (simplified Chinese: 刘采春; traditional Chinese: 劉採春; pinyin: Liú Cǎichūn) was a courtesan, actress, and poet in the Tang Dynasty. Along with Xue Tao, Yu Xuanji and Li Ye she became known as one of the most famous female poets of the Tang Dynasty. Together they are referred to as "the four great female poets of the Tang Dynasty".

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