Jue Chen

Jue Chen is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, affiliated with the Department of Ancient & Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Her research focuses on the historical construction of classical Chinese poets, particularly the Song Dynasty's (960-1279) role in establishing Du Fu as China's 'greatest poet.'

• Research Interests: Chinese literary history, poetic craft, Confucian cultural narratives, and Song Dynasty intellectual concerns.
• Key Contribution: Her dissertation explores how Song poets reinterpreted Du Fu's works to align with their literary, historical, and political agendas, shaping his enduring legacy.