Cao Zhi's profile
Cao Zhi (195 - 232) was a writer, poet and politician of Wei during the Bozhou City Kingdoms period. Cao Zhi was known as a "literary genius" when he was young. He was one of the most important writers of the Three Kingdoms period. He was known as the "Four Great Talents of Emperor Wen of Wei" along with Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, and Cao Zhen. Cao Zhi's literary works were mainly poetry. His poems were fresh, natural, and lyrical, expressing his pursuit of life and his love for life. His representative works include White Horse, Seven-step Poetry, and Farewell to Ancient Grass. Cao Zhi had a certain talent in politics. He once held an official position, but because of his strong personality, he was good at speaking bluntly and offended many political figures at that time. He was eventually exiled to Hainan Island. He died in exile at the age of 23.