Li Guowen 
Collection of Li Guowen’s Works Vol. 12, Essay 3. Unusual Deaths of Chinese Literators 

This book reviews the unusual death of a number of literators, which include: Sima Qian, Li Si, Lu Ji, Mi Heng, Kong Rong, Yang Xiu, Xie Lingyun, Li Taibai, Li Yu, Wang Anshi, Su Dongpo, Zhao Chi, Fang Xiaoru, Zhang Juzheng, Jin Shengtan, Gong Zizhen and Wang Guowei. There are all kinds of sayings about their deaths, and the author conducts detailed analysis on their attitudes toward life, personalities, habits and communication skills, which gradually show us the true causes of their unusual deaths.