There were many writers in ancient China. The following are some of the famous writers: Lu Xun (1881 - 1936), formerly known as Zhou Shuren, was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. He is one of the outstanding representatives in the history of modern Chinese literature. 2 Li Bai (701 - 762) was a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty. 3 Du Fu (712 - 770), a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, was known as the "Poet Saint". 4 Bai Juyi (772 - 846), the famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, was known as the "Poet Demon". 5 Han Yu (768 - 824), a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, was hailed as the first of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". 6 Liu Zongyuan (773 - 819), a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, was known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". 7 Liu Yuxi (772 - 842), the word Xuande, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, was hailed as a "Poet Hao". 8 Lu You (1125 - 1210) was a famous writer of the Southern Song Dynasty. Xin Qiji (1140 - 1207) was a famous writer of the Southern Song Dynasty. Yang Wanli (1145 - 1227), a famous writer of the Southern Song Dynasty. These were just some of the famous writers, but there were also many other famous writers such as Su Shi, Su Xun, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi, Li Qingzhao, Zhu Xi, etc.