Huang Chao
Huang Chao

Huang Chao (835 – July 13, 884) was a Chinese rebel, best known for leading a major rebellion that severely weakened the Tang dynasty. He wrote a few poems that were lyrical even when expressing anger and violence.

Huang Chao Famous Poems

    • ○ To the Chrisanthemum (题菊花)
      "Composed around 875 AD during Huang Chao's repeated failures in imperial examinations, this poem channels his simmering discontent with societal injustice. As a future leader of peasant uprisings, Huang often expressed rebellious ideals thro…"
    • ○ Composing Chrysanthemum After Failing The Imperial Examination (不第后赋菊)
      "The eighth of the ninth month is a day before the nine-nine festival or Chongyang Festival, where there is the custom to climb mountains and admire chrysanthemum flowers which blooms in the autumn season.During this season, particularly the …"
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    A Brief But Happy Meeting With My Brother-in Law "Meeting By Accident, Only To Part"
    A Brief But Happy Meeting With My Brother-in Law "Meeting By Accident, Only To Part"
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    A Farewell To Li Duan
    A Farewell To Li Duan
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