Dong Xiaowan
Chinese poet (1623/24-1651) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dong Xiaowan (1624–1651[1]), also known as Dong Bai, was a Chinese Yiji, poet and writer, also known by her pen name Qinglian.[2]
Dong Xiaowan | |
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Native name | 董小宛 |
Born | Dong Bai 董白 1624 Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Ming China |
Died | December 1651 (aged 26–27) Qing China |
Pen name | Qinglian 青蓮 Qinglian nüshi 青蓮女史 |
Occupation | Yiji, poet, writer |
Language | Chinese |
Nationality | Chinese |
Partner | Mao Bijiang |
Relatives | Lady Chen (mother) |
Dong has been described as the famous Yiji of her time, known for her beauty and talent in singing, acting,[3] needlework and the tea ceremony.[2] She lived in Qinhuai District of Nanjing.[4] Similar to other Yijis of the late Ming Dynasty, Dong's moral qualities were emphasised among her admirers more than her talents.[5]
She is one of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai (Chinese: 秦淮八艳) described by late Qing officials. The other famed Yijis of this group are Ma Xianglan, Bian Yujing (卞玉京), Li Xiangjun, Liu Rushi, Gu Mei, Kou Baimen (寇白門), and Chen Yuanyuan.[6]