The Famous Prostitute Xue Tao and the Reading of Her Poetry

Xue Tao was an outstanding woman poet with great aspiration, talent and insight, and noble character though she was driven onto the brothel. Her poetry in the thought and content not only described her lamentation on her fate and yearning for life and pursuit for character, but also made poetic comment on the society and life. In the artistic achievement, her poetry had such characteristics as rich and emotional images, plain and beautiful language, rich and excellent allusions and elegant and exquisite description.