Sun Zhu (1711–1778[1]) was a Chinese poet and poetry anthologist of the Qing dynasty.
He was also known as Hengtang Tuishi ("Retired Master of Hengtang") and was the original compiler and editor of the anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems, a popular compilation of Tang poetry, partly designed as a study aid for students.
An enduring classic, Sun Zhu's version has often been reprinted, often in revised or re-edited editions.
For centuries, elementary students memorized the poems and used them to learn to read and write.
Major poets whose works appear in Sun Zhu's anthology include Du Fu, Li Bai, Wang Wei, Li Shangyin, Meng Haoran, and Bai Juyi.