Liu Xie was a Chinese scholar and writer from the late Han Dynasty and early Six Dynasties period, known for his influential work, the "Wenxin Diaolong" or "The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons." This text is a critical examination of literature and aesthetics, exploring the relationship between literature and philosophy. Liu Xie emphasized the importance of creativity and emotional expression in writing. His ideas contributed significantly to the development of Chinese literary theory, influencing later generations of writers and scholars. His work remains a key reference in the study of classical Chinese literature.