On Su Shi's Thoughts on Being Official or Hermit in His Poem "Reply to Tao Yuanming"

Su Shi's literature achievements can be considered as outstanding in generations.His poems are unique in his own style with significant impact on Chinese poetry and later generations.His poem Reply to Tao Yuanming is the quintessence of artistic creation in the Su Shi's later years when he was banished from the court,reflecting his thoughts on being official or hermit.This poem is a sign of his transformation in poem making from unconstrained boldness towards peaceful tranquility.In the inheritance,innovation and transmission of Tao Yuanming's poems,Shu Shi played a considerable role.