Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s2.t8.1

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Xu Zhimo (January 15, 1897 - November 19, 1931) was one of the most renowned romantic Chinese poets of early 20th century who was born in Haining city of Zhejinag province. During his childhood days he was named Zhangxu but later on when he went to United States for higher studies he changed his name to Zhimo, according to his father's wishes.