Taiwanese poet From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yu Guangzhong (Chinese: 余光中; pinyin: Yú Guāngzhōng; Wade–Giles: Yü Kuang-chung; 21 October 1928 – 14 December 2017), also spelled Yu Kwang-chung, was a Taiwanese writer, poet, educator, and critic. He was born in Nanjing, Taiwan.
His best known works were Lanse de yumao [Blue feather], Zai lengzhan de niandai [Cold war years] and Yu yongheng bahe [Tug-of-war with eternity]. He was known for his collaboration with fellow poet Luo Fu. He was Professor Emeritus at National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung. He taught in the United States, including at Gettysburg College.[1]
Yu died on 14 December 2017 from pneumonia in Kaohsiung, Taiwan at the age of 89.[2][3] He was married to Fan Wo-tsun 1956 until his death.[4]
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