The history of Chinese literature is a literary treasure house with a long history. Its development process can be divided into many stages. The first stage was from the 11th century to the 6th century. The literary works of this period were mainly poems such as Guan Ju and 300 Poems. The second stage was from the 6th century B.C. to the 2nd century B.C. The literary works of this period were mainly the Songs of Chu, the earliest romantic poems in the history of Chinese literature. The third stage was the Yuefu Poetry of the Han Dynasty, from the 2nd century B.C. to 220 A.D. The literary works of this period were mainly Yuefu poems such as Song of Everlasting Regret and Song of Pipa. The fourth stage was the Tang Dynasty poetry era from 220 to 907. The literary works of this period were mainly Tang Dynasty poems such as Du Fu's Ascending and Bai Juyi's Song of Everlasting Regret. The fifth stage was the Song Dynasty literary era from 907 to 1279. The literary works of this period were mainly Song Dynasty literature such as Su Shi's Ode to the Red Cliff and Xin Qiji's Sapphire Case. The sixth stage was from 1279 to 1368. The literary works of this period were mainly Yuan novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Water Margins. The seventh stage was the prose era of the Ming Dynasty, from 1368 to 1644. The literary works of this period were mainly Ming Dynasty prose, such as Xu Wei's Travels of Xu Xiake and Lu Xun's Diary of a Madman. The eighth stage was the Qing Dynasty literature era, from 1644 to 1911. The literary works of this period were mainly Qing Dynasty literature such as Cao Xueqin's Dream of the Red Chamber and Lu Xun's Diary of a Madman. These stages were not absolute. There were also some overlapping and gradual relationships.
The history of Chinese literature could be divided into the following stages: 1. The period of classical literature (about 11th century B.C. to 12th century A.D.) 2. Yuan, Ming, and Qing novels (12th century to 19th century) 3. Modern Literature Stage (19th to 20th century) 4. Period of contemporary literature (20th century to present) The classical literature stage included the pre-Qin, Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties; the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties included the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Mandarin Duck and Butterfly School novels, and the modern novels; the modern literature stage included the works of masters such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Ba Jin, Mao Dun, and Shen Congwen; and the contemporary literature stage included modern Chinese literature, contemporary Chinese literature, and post-modern literature.
The four stages of ancient Chinese literature usually referred to a classification system for the development of ancient Chinese literature in the history of literature. This system usually divided ancient Chinese literature into four stages: 1. Pre-Qin period (770 - 221 B.C.): This was the initial stage of ancient Chinese literature. The art of poetry represented by the Book of Songs reached a new peak here. 2. Qin and Han Dynasties (221 B.C. to 220 A.D.): This was the development stage of ancient Chinese literature. The literary style gradually matured, and representative literary works such as "Chu Ci" and "Han Fu" appeared. 3. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (220 - 589 AD): This was the stage of the division of ancient Chinese literature. Various literary styles appeared. Poetry, prose, novels and other different types of literary works began to appear. 4. Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (589 - 1911 AD): This was the peak period of ancient Chinese literature. The number of literary works was the highest and the quality was the highest. It formed the four famous works of Chinese literature represented by Tang poetry, Song poetry, Yuan opera and Ming and Qing novels. It should be noted that this classification system was not immutable. Different literary historians had different understandings and classifications of the development of ancient Chinese literature.
The history of Chinese literature can be classified and divided according to different standards, but the classification method in the history of literature is usually used. According to the time division of literary history, it could be divided into ancient literary history, medieval literary history, modern literary history, modern literary history, and contemporary literary history. According to the development of literary schools or schools of thought, it could be divided into ancient literature, medieval literature, modern literature, and modern literature. According to the genre or form of literature, it can be divided into poetry history, prose history, novel history, drama history, opera history, and rap history. There are many different methods of dividing the history of Chinese literature, which can reflect the development and characteristics of literature in different historical periods.
The history of Chinese literature can be divided into stages according to different standards. The following are some common stages: 1. Temporal division: Chinese literary history can be divided into four periods according to historical time, such as ancient times, medieval times, modern times, and modern times. 2. Periodification of literary schools: The history of Chinese literature can also be divided into different literary schools, such as ancient literature, medieval literature, modern literature, and modern literature. 3. The division of literary achievements: The history of Chinese literature can also be divided according to different literary achievements, such as poetry, prose, novels, and dramas. 4. Stages of literary styles: The history of Chinese literature can also be divided into different literary styles, such as lyric poems, argumentative poems, narrative poems, and idyllic poems. The above are just some common methods of dividing the period. In fact, there are many specific methods of dividing the period of Chinese literary history. The choice of dividing the period should be decided according to the content of literary history, the research object and the research method.
The divisions and main styles of the history of ancient Chinese literature: In the history of ancient Chinese literature, it can be divided into different periods and schools. 1. The Pre-Qin period: This period included the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. It was the foundation period of ancient Chinese literature. His literary works included the Book of Songs, the Book of History, and the Book of Rites. 2. Qin and Han Dynasties: This period was an important period in the history of ancient Chinese literature, including two dynasties, the Western Han Dynasty and the Eastern Han Dynasty. His literary works included Chu Ci, Shi Ji, Han Shu, etc. 3. The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: This period included the Three Kingdoms, the Jin, the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It was a transition period in the history of ancient Chinese literature. His literary works include "Wen Xuan,""Jin Shu,""Southern and Northern Dynasties Book" and so on. 4. Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties: This period was a prosperous period in the history of ancient Chinese literature, including the Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty, as well as the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. His literary works included 300 Tang Poems, 300 Song Ci, and 300 Yuan Qu. There were also many important styles in these periods and schools, such as: 1. Poetry: There are many forms of ancient Chinese poetry, including five-character, seven-character, regular poems, quatrains, etc. Among them, the poems of Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and others in the Tang Dynasty were hailed as the peak of ancient Chinese poetry. 2. Prose: Ancient Chinese prose has various forms, including The Analects of Confucius, Mencius, Records of the Historian, Han Shu, etc. Among them, the prose of Han Yu and Ouyang Xiu of the Tang Dynasty was hailed as the peak of ancient Chinese prose. 3. Fictions: Ancient Chinese novels have various forms, including Water Margins, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. Among them, the novels of Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and others in the Tang Dynasty were hailed as the peak of ancient Chinese novels. 4. Dramas: There are many forms of ancient Chinese dramas, including Water Margins, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. Among them, the plays of Bai Juyi and others in the Tang Dynasty were hailed as the peak of ancient Chinese drama.
The history of Chinese literature can be divided into the following periods: Pre-Qin period: 770 to 221 B.C. is the early stage of ancient Chinese literature. During this period, many excellent literary works appeared, such as the Book of Songs, the Songs of Chu, and the Analects of Confucius. 2. Qin and Han Dynasties: 221 B.C. to 220 A.D. was the middle stage in the history of ancient Chinese literature. During this period, many important literary masterpieces appeared, such as "Records of the Historian,""Han Shu,""Journey to the West" and so on. 3. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: The period from 220 to 589 was the later stage of the history of ancient Chinese literature. During this period, many outstanding literary figures appeared, such as Tao Yuanming, Xie Lingyun, Wang Bo, Yang Jiong, etc. The literary works of this period mainly included the Book of Jin and the Book of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. 4 Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties: 581 to 1911 was the later stage of the history of ancient Chinese literature. During this period, many literary masters appeared, such as Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Li Qingzhao, Lu You, etc. The literary works of this period mainly included 300 Tang poems, 300 Song poems, and 300 Yuan songs. The period from 1911 to 1949 was the period in the history of modern Chinese literature. During this period, many important literary figures and works appeared, such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Ba Jin, Shen Congwen, Zhang Ailing, etc. The literary works of this period mainly included "Scream,""Hesitation,""Dream of the Red Chamber,""Journey to the West" and so on.
Modern and contemporary Chinese literature is usually divided into three parts: ancient literature, modern literature, and contemporary literature. Ancient literature referred to the literature from the pre-Qin period to the end of the Qing Dynasty, including the Book of Songs, the Book of History, the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Analects of Confucius, and the Book of Rites. Modern literature referred to the literary works from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the 1980s, including Lu Xun, Lao She, Mao Dun, Ba Jin, Shen Congwen, Ding Ling, Zhang Ailing, Yang Jiang, etc. The contemporary literature referred to the literary works from the 1980s to the present, including Mo Yan, Yu Hua, Jia Pingao, Liu Zhenyun, Mai Jia, Lu Yao, Liu Sola, Jia Pingao, etc. The styles, subjects, and topics of these literary works were different. They were important periods and schools in the history of Chinese literature.
Modern Chinese literature was divided into two stages: New Literature Movement (1915-1923) The New Literature Movement was the initial stage of modern Chinese literature and also an important period in the history of modern Chinese literature. The literary works of this period included Lu Xun, Mao Dun, Lao She, Ba Jin, Shen Congwen, etc. The literary works of this period mostly reflected the social reality and criticized the feudal system. The literary style was diverse and showed distinct personality and style characteristics. 2. The Vernacular Movement (1924-1949) The Vernacular Movement was another important period of modern Chinese literature and another milestone in the history of modern Chinese literature. The literary works of this period were mainly written in vernacular, including Lu Xun, Lao She, Shen Congwen, Ding Ling, Yang Jiang, Zhang Ailing, etc. The literary works of this period paid more attention to expressing thoughts and human nature. The language was concise and clear, which was more in line with the tastes of modern readers.
The history of Chinese literature is a subject that studies the development of Chinese literature. Chinese literature had a long history, which formed a variety of literary schools and works. Chinese literature has gone through many periods, including ancient literature, medieval literature, modern literature, modern literature, and contemporary literature. The ancient literature included the literature of the Pre-Qin Dynasty, the literature of the Qin and Han Dynasties, the literature of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the literature of the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, and the literature of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The medieval literature was mainly the continuation of the ancient literature. The modern literature began in the first half of the 19th century, which was an important period in the history of Chinese literature. The modern literature began in the early 20th century, which was the development stage of the modern Chinese literature. The contemporary literature developed in the second half of the 20th century. There were many classics in Chinese literature, including Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Scholars, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and so on. These masterpieces not only made important contributions to the development of Chinese literature, but also had a profound impact on world literature. Chinese literature has many forms, including poetry, prose, novels, plays, Fu, rap, and so on. Among them, poetry is one of the representative art forms of Chinese literature, with unique aesthetic characteristics and artistic value. Prose was a literary form that expressed thoughts and feelings in the form of description, narration, and discussion. It was also an important part of Chinese literature. The novel is a literary form that represents the story of characters and social life. It is one of the representative works of Chinese literature. Dramas, on the other hand, were a literary form that mainly consisted of performances, plots, and characters. It was also an important part of Chinese literature. Fu was a form of traditional Chinese literature that focused on expressing emotions, narrating, and describing. Rap was a literary form that mainly consisted of rap, with unique musical and rhythmic characteristics. Chinese literature has a profound cultural background and artistic value, and it is an important part of human civilization.
Chinese classical literature could be divided into seven stages: 1. The period of the Book of Songs: from the 11th century to the 6th century. This is the earliest work in the history of Chinese literature, including a large number of poems and songs. 2. The period of Chu Ci: from the 6th century to the 3rd century B.C. This was the famous period of lyric poetry in the history of Chinese literature, during which many outstanding poets and writers emerged. 3. The Analects of Confucius Period: 5th century B.C. to 1st century B.C. This was an important period in the history of ancient Chinese thought. The words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples became an important part of ancient Chinese thought and culture. 4. The period of Tao Te Ching: 3rd to 1st century B.C. This was an important period in the history of ancient Chinese philosophy. Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching became one of the core works of ancient Chinese philosophy. 5. Dream of the Red Chamber: 18th to 19th century. This was the period of the famous long novel in the history of Chinese literature." Dream of the Red Chamber " was one of the representative works of this period. 6. Water Margins: 18th to 19th century. This was the period of the famous novel in the history of Chinese literature. Water Margins was one of the representative works of this period. 7 Journey to the West period: 18th century to 19th century. This was the period of the famous novel in the history of Chinese literature. Journey to the West was one of the representative works of this period.