O first adopted the style and thus incited its popularity. Became a professional writer after failure at the provincial exams. Viewed writing as a craft. As most literati, he also wrote verse and essays. Dreaming of reciting poetry, when drunk I compose for real.
Autumn moonlight sparkles on the lake.
Listlessly I chew on green lotus seeds. In order to find the people in the Hall of Fragrant Clouds. Normally all parts are played by women. Has had a tremendous influence on all types of Chinese theater for the last century. Developed in the main from the beginning of the 19th century.