Learn China from Stamps: Yuan Qu (poetry)

In Chinese literature, the Qu (Wade–Giles: chü) form of poetry from the Yuan Dynasty may be called yuanqu (W: Yüan-chü). The Qu form of poetry is a type of Classical Chinese poetry form, consisting of words written in one of a number of certain, set tone patterns, based upon the tunes of various songs. The fixed-tone type of verse such as the qu and the ci together with the shi and fu forms of poetry comprise the three main forms of Classical Chinese poetry. [Wikipedia]

In December 2014, China Post issued 6 stamps on Yuan Qu. The stamps show 6 poems and plays. Please find the introductions to them and/or their authors below.

Autumn Thoughts, Ma Zhiyuan

Thinking of the Past on My Way to Tong Pass, Zhang Yanghao

The Injustice to Dou E, Guan Hanqing

Over the Wall, Bai Renfu

The Orphan of Zhao, Ji Junxiang

Premature Death of a Beautiful Young Girl, Zheng Guangzu