Shen Yinmo (沈尹默, 1883June 1, 1971) was a Chinese poet and calligrapher. Early Years He was born in Shaanxi, Hanyang 陕西省汉阴厅 province. He made his name in Kyoto, Japan. He was one of the first to write in the new style and he published his poems in periodicals such as La Jeunesse (New Youth) and Xīncháo (新潮, The Renaissance). Two works that made him famous were Sānxián () and Qiūmíng Jí (). Sānxián (1918) was one of the earliest poems written in the new vernacular style. He also wrote poems in the classical style. In his poems, he used rhyme and alliteration similar to the usage in classical poetry. He was a professor in several universities, and later became president of Beiping University. Photo: 1929 New Year party at Zhou Zuoren studio Shen Yinmo 2nd left, friend Zhang Fengju 1st left. He resigned his post in 1932 due to dissatisfaction with government policies and moved to Shanghai. From that time Shen earned his livelihood from writings and calligraphy, accepting only occasional titular positions in government. When full-fledged Japanese invasion began, he went to Chongqing in 1939, and Chengdu in 1940 and returned again to Chongqing. His first essay on calligraphy "Five Word Brush Technique"《执笔五字法》was published in 1943. It clarified the respective 5 word and 4-word brush techniques. Following the defeat of Japan, he returned to Shanghai and continued as a professional calligrapher and poet. Shen Yinmo married his long-time companion Chǔbǎoquán 褚保权 on October 10, 1947. They went to Hangzhou for their honeymoon. She was also an accomplished calligrapher. Poetry Example - Sānxián (三弦) This short poem evokes vivid imagery, sound and emotion. It has no meter and no rhyme, all in vernacular. Yet it is undoubtedly a poem. A perfect example of the new style. Example of Literary Entertainment Old friends celebrating meeting again in Shanghai, 1937. Composed poems and brush painting with toasts to produce this impromptu handscroll. The scroll was jointedly composed, jointly signed in several places, and all written by Shen Yinmo. The fish painting was by Shen Wangsi. 郭沫若 沈尹默 沈迈士 张凤举 民国廿六年(1937)作 鱼酒唱和手卷. They were friends about a dozen years ago in Beijing and Tokyo and collaborated closely on many literary journals. Guo Moruo 郭沫若 just came back from his 2nd trip in Japan. Guo, Shen with his constant companion Zhubaoquan, Zhang Fengju 张凤举 with his new bride and Shen Wangsi 沈迈士 enjoyed a