Zhu Shuzhen (fl. twelfth or thirteenth century) was one of the most prolific poets and lyricists in the history of women’s literature in imperial China. Although the details of her life remain shrouded in uncertainty, Zhu Shuzhen continues to be discussed and admired as a real historical figure and an exceptionally talented writer, often compared to Li Qingzhao (1084–ca. 1155), the most established and renowned woman writer in classical Chinese literature. Her story represents a group of women who possessed remarkable literary talent and passion yet were unable to fully realize their literary, spiritual, and marital aspirations in imperial Chinese history.