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Luo Fu
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Luo Fu in 2012
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莫運端
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| Born | Mo Yun-tuan 11 May 1928 Hengyang, Hunan, Republic of China |
| Died | 19 March 2018 (aged 89) Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Pen name | Luo Fu |
| Occupation | poet |
| Language | Chinese |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | Tamkang University |
| Period | 1943–2018 |
| Spouse | Chen Chiung-fang |
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Mo Yun-tuan (Chinese: 莫運端; pinyin: Mò Yùnduān), known by his pen name Luo Fu (Chinese: 洛夫; pinyin: Luòfū), was a very important Taiwanese writer and poet. He was born on May 11, 1928, and passed away on March 19, 2018. Luo Fu wrote many poems and essays that were loved by people in Taiwan and beyond.
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Early Life and Education
Luo Fu was born as Mo Yun-tuan in 1928 in Hengyang, a city in China. He started writing at a young age, and his very first work was published when he was just 15 years old in 1943.
Later, he joined the Republic of China Navy. In 1949, he moved to Taiwan with the navy. While serving, he continued his education. In 1973, he earned a bachelor's degree in English from Tamkang University. This was the same year he retired from the navy. Luo Fu married Chen Chiung-fang.
A Poet's Journey
After moving to Taiwan, Luo Fu became a very active writer. He published many books of poetry, collections of his best works, and essays. His poems were so good that they were translated into several different languages. This helped people all over the world read his amazing words.
Luo Fu was often compared to another famous Chinese poet, Yu Kwang-chung. People called them the "Gemini" of Chinese poetry. This is like the twin stars in the sky, showing how equally brilliant and important they both were.
Founding the Epoch Poetry Society
In 1954, Luo Fu helped start a special group called the Epoch Poetry Society. He founded it with two other poets, Chang Mo and Ya Xian. This society became a very important place for new ideas in poetry. It helped many poets share their work and explore new styles.
Later Years and Recognition
In 1995, Luo Fu moved from Taiwan to Canada. Even though he lived in a new country, he kept writing. His work continued to inspire others. For example, a famous activist named Wang Dan said Luo Fu influenced his own poetry collection, Travel in Cold Alone, published in 2000.
One of Luo Fu's poems, "Driftwood" (written in 2000), was even nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001. This shows how highly regarded his writing was around the world. He continued to write until the very end of his life, with his final works being published in January 2018.
Passing Away
In June 2016, Luo Fu was diagnosed with a type of lung cancer. He passed away on March 19, 2018, due to breathing problems. He was receiving treatment at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan at the time. Luo Fu left behind a wonderful collection of poetry that continues to be read and admired.
