At the height of his literary prowess, Xu Zhimo was the most famous living Poet in all of China.
But while the brilliant and charismatic Xu may have seemed to live a charmed existence, he also faced near poverty, profound heartbreak, the opium ad.
During his short life, he claimed an illustrious place in the literary canon, redefining Chinese poetry and leading literature into the modern era.
With his round spectacles and aristocratic profile, Xu had a face that became as iconic as his poetry.
At the height of his literary prowess, Xu Zhimo was the most famous living Poet in all of China