Ngoc Minh (252 BC–19 October? 218 BC) was a
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, well known for the poem "Islands of the Immortals" (仙人岛), on the reputedly existing islands, which were said to give
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. He is also known for his subtle criticism of Emperor
Qin Shi HuangQin Shi Huang , personal name Ying Zheng , was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BCE to 221 BCE during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BCE. He ruled until his death in 210 BCE at the age of 50.Qin Shi Huang remains a controversial figure in...
, in parts of his poetry, due to his pro-
feudalismFeudalism is a decentralized sociopolitical structure in which a weak monarchy attempts to control the lands of the realm through reciprocal agreements with regional leaders...
outlook (Something Qin Shi Huang abolished) .
Ngoc Minh's work caught the attention of some of the Emperor's aides and he was accused of
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in early October of 218 BC and hung.
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Ngoc Minh (252 BC–19 October? 218 BC) was a
ChineseChina is a cultural region, an ancient civilization, and, depending on perspective, a national or multinational entity extending over a large area in East Asia....
Qin DynastyThe Qin Dynasty was the ruling Chinese dynasty between 221 and 206 BC. The Qin state was named because the people of is homeland were called the qin. The Qin's strength had been consolidated by Lord Shang Yang during the Warring States Period, in the 4th century BC...
poetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, well known for the poem "Islands of the Immortals" (仙人岛), on the reputedly existing islands, which were said to give
eternal life"Eternal Life" is a song composed by Jeff Buckley and is track #9 on his album Grace. It also has a video. It is believed to have been influenced by a long-time love for Led Zeppelin's music and a wish to emulate them in this song...
. He is also known for his subtle criticism of Emperor
Qin Shi HuangQin Shi Huang , personal name Ying Zheng , was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BCE to 221 BCE during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BCE. He ruled until his death in 210 BCE at the age of 50.Qin Shi Huang remains a controversial figure in...
, in parts of his poetry, due to his pro-
feudalismFeudalism is a decentralized sociopolitical structure in which a weak monarchy attempts to control the lands of the realm through reciprocal agreements with regional leaders...
outlook (Something Qin Shi Huang abolished) .
Ngoc Minh's work caught the attention of some of the Emperor's aides and he was accused of
treasonIn law, treason is the crime that covers some of the more serious acts of disloyalty to one's sovereign or nation. Historically, treason also covered the murder of specific social superiors, such as the murder of a husband by his wife...
in early October of 218 BC and hung. The exact date of execution is unknown, but thought to be on October 19th 218 BC in
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Ironically, Qin Shi Huang died on a search for the place the Islands of the Immortals, of which Ngoc Minh had spoke of in prose, on the basis of heresay in local
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Some of Ngoc Minh's poems have caught the attention of
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ese scholars.