Liu Yuxi Biography | Poet

Liu Yuxi (Wade-Giles : Liu Yu-hsi ; simplified Chinese : ; traditional Chinese : ; pinyin : Liú Yuxi ) (772–842) was a Chinese poet, philosopher, and essayist, active during the Tang Dynasty. He was an associate of Bai Juyi and was known for his folk-style poems. Most famously, he is known for his poem Lou Shi Ming, "Inscription of a crude house". It describes living in a simple dwelling, following a life that is rich in character, refined in culture and learning.