Poetry has long been a revered art form in Chinese culture, reflecting personal expression and societal values. While women’s voices were often overlooked in early literary history, Lady Xu Mu (690-610 BCE) emerged as a pioneering figure. She is celebrated as the first female poet in Chinese history, with her renowned poem Zai Chi (Driving My Chariot) preserved in the Classic of Poetry (Shijing), a foundational text of Chinese literature written by Confucius.

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