About Shen Fu
Lived 1763 – 1810 (aged 46–47). Shen Fu was a Chinese writer, autobiographer, biographer, literary scholar and yamen.
Shen Fu (; 26 December 1763 – after 1825), courtesy name Sanbai , was a Chinese writer of the Qing Dynasty, best known for his autobiography Six Records of a Floating Life.
Life
Shen Fu was born in Changzhou (长洲, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province) in 1763. He was known as a great writer and wrote one of the best known descriptions of everyday life during the Qing Dynasty, Six Records of a Floating Life. In this text, which was completed in 1807, Shen Fu describes the gentle personality of his wife, Chen Yun , and his love for her. He also chronicles the rejection of Chen Yun by his parents and her untimely death. Shen Fu was a government clerk, a yamen private secretary.
The work is considered a great classic of Chinese literature.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shen Fu?
Chinese writer (1763-1810)
When was Shen Fu born?
Shen Fu was born on 26 December 1763 in Suzhou.
When did Shen Fu die?
Shen Fu died in 1810.
What was Shen Fu's occupation?
Shen Fu was a writer, autobiographer, biographer, literary scholar and yamen.
What nationality was Shen Fu?
Shen Fu was Chinese.
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