Tu Long: A Voice of Emotion in Ming Dynasty Literature Tu Long (屠隆), born Yin County, China (1542) and died 1605, stands as a singular figure within the literary landscape of the Ming Dynasty—a playwright who dared to challenge convention and championed an artistic philosophy rooted in sincerity. Unlike many of his contemporaries who adhered rigidly to established dramatic forms, Tu Long advocated for writers to express their innermost feelings, believing that true artistry resided in capturing the essence of human experience. This perspective profoundly shaped his oeuvre and cemented his le…