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Chinese poet, historian and statesman
- Lived
- 1007–1072
- Country
- Northern Song dynasty
- Books
- 1
Ouyang Xiu published 1 novel, beginning with New History of the Five Dynasties (1073).
Updated September 2026
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New History of the Five Dynasties
Ouyang Xiu's most-read book.
Ouyang Xiu books in order of publication
New History of the Five Dynasties (1073)
About Ouyang Xiu
Ouyang Xiu, courtesy name Yongshu, also known by his art names Zuiweng (醉翁) and Liu Yi Jushi (六一居士), was a Chinese historian, calligrapher, epigrapher, essayist, poet, and politician of the Song dynasty. He was a renowned writer among his contemporaries and is considered the central figure of the Eight Masters of the Tang and Song. He revived the Classical Prose Movement and promoted it in imperial examinations, paving the way for future masters like Su Shi and Su Zhe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ouyang Xiu FAQ
- How many books has Ouyang Xiu written?
- Ouyang Xiu published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ouyang Xiu's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with New History of the Five Dynasties.
- What is Ouyang Xiu's last book?
- New History of the Five Dynasties (1073).
- What is Ouyang Xiu's most famous book?
- New History of the Five Dynasties (1073) is Ouyang Xiu's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.