In the Pre-Qin, Han, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties, the most popular forms of literature were poetry and prose. In the pre-Qin period, poetry was the main form of literature. Famous poets such as Qu Yuan, Song Yu, Lu Xun, etc. In the Han Dynasty, prose became the main form of literature. Famous essayists such as Han Yu, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, etc. During the Tang Dynasty, poems and prose flourished. Famous poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi, and prose writers such as Han Yu, Ouyang Xiu, and Su Shi. During the Song Dynasty, both poetry and prose were valued. Poetry had more diverse forms, while prose focused more on expressing thoughts, feelings, and morals. The famous essayists were Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, Xin Qiji, etc. During the Yuan Dynasty, prose and poetry were very popular. The form of prose was more flexible and varied, while poetry was more focused on lyricism and expressing philosophy. Famous essayists included Zhang Yanghao, Lu Xun, Lao She, etc., while poems included Yuan Qü and ancient poems. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, prose and poetry reached their peak. The form of prose was more standardized and rigorous, while poetry paid more attention to expressing artistic conception and emotion. Famous essayists included Lu Xun, Lao She, Shen Congwen, and so on. As for poetry, there were novels and poems from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
In the Pre-Qin, Han, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties, the most popular forms of literature were poetry and prose. In the pre-Qin period, poetry was the main form of literature at that time. Famous poets such as Qu Yuan and Du Fu. In the Han Dynasty, prose became the main form of literature, mainly by Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Liu Yuxi and so on. In the Tang Dynasty, poetry and prose were very popular. Famous poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, etc. Prose writers such as Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Liu Yuxi, etc. During the Song Dynasty, both poetry and prose were very popular. The forms of poetry were more diverse, and the forms of prose were more mature. Famous poets included Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Li Qingzhao, and other famous essayists such as Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi, and Lu You. In the Yuan Dynasty, poetry and prose were both very popular. The forms of poetry were more mature and the forms of prose were more diverse. Famous poets included Yuan Qu writers Ma Zhiyuan, Bai Pu, Zheng Sixiao, and other prose writers. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, poetry and prose were very popular. The more mature and famous prose forms included Cao Xueqin, Lu Xun, Lao She, and other essayists such as Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, Su Xun, Wang Anshi, and Lu You.
In the five periods of the Pre-Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the most popular form of literature in China was poetry. Among them, the representative works of poetry included the Book of Songs, the Songs of Chu, the Han Yuefu, the 300 Tang poems, the 300 Song poems, and so on. The most important reason why Ci and Qu became the main literary form of the Song and Yuan Dynasties was that it was musical. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, Ci and Qu had become one of the main forms of literature and the main expression of poets and Ci writers. Ci and Qu had a beautiful rhythm and lively rhythm, which could better express the poet's feelings and thoughts. In addition, the lyrics also had higher artistic value, so they were widely accepted and respected in the literary world. Generally speaking, the five periods of the Pre-Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties were the most popular and representative forms of literature.
The Han Dynasty's literary genre was mainly poetry such as the Book of Songs and the Songs of Chu. The main literary styles of the Tang Dynasty were poetry, prose, and Fu, such as Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Stork Tower," Bai Juyi's "Farewell to the Ancient Grass," and Han Yu's "Teacher's Theory," etc. The main literary styles of the Song Dynasty were Ci, prose, and novels, such as Su Shi's "Ode to the Red Cliff," Ouyang Xiu's "The Pavilion of the Drunkard," and the Water Margins. The literary styles of the Yuan Dynasty were mainly novels, operas, and essays, such as Shi Naian's Water Margins, Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Bai Pu's Dream of the Brothel, and Zheng Sixiao's Dream of the Red Chamber. The literature of the Ming and Qing Dynasties mainly consisted of novels, operas, and essays, such as Cao Xueqin's Dream of the Red Chamber, Jin Pingmei's erotic novels, Lu Xun's A History of Chinese Fictions, and Lao She's Camel Xiangzi.
The names of the literary styles in the Han Dynasty were poetry, prose, and Fu. The names of the literary styles of the Tang Dynasty included poetry, prose, legend, and novels. The names of the literary styles in the Song Dynasty were Ci, Shi, Prose, Fictions, and Legends. The literary genre of the Yuan Dynasty included opera, novel, prose, and poetry. The Ming and Qing literary styles included novels, essays, poems, legends, and dramas.
The Ci Fu of the Pre-Qin Dynasty was one of the earliest artistic forms in the history of Chinese literature. The Ci Fu of the Han Dynasty was one of the representative works of its prosperous period. The Ci Fu of the Tang Dynasty had its own unique style and characteristics. The literature of the Song Dynasty was represented by the graceful and restrained school. The literature of the Yuan Dynasty was known for its bold and unconstrained school. The literature of the Ming Dynasty fell into a low point. These literary works were later hailed as "the literature of a generation", reflecting the political, economic, cultural and other aspects of society at that time.
The characteristics of the poems of the Pre-Qin period: The poems of the Pre-Qin period mainly reflected the social style and cultural characteristics of the Pre-Qin period. The literary works of this period were mainly poems, and the most representative of which was the Book of Songs. The Book of Songs was the earliest collection of poems in ancient China. It collected 305 poems from the pre-Qin period. These poems came in various forms, ranging from lyric poems, narrative poems, argumentative poems, and Fu. In the poems of the Pre-Qin period, the poets mostly used natural scenes, animals, plants, etc. as the theme to express their love and awe for nature. The characteristics of the poems of the Han and Three Kingdoms period: The Han and Three Kingdoms period was one of the most important periods of ancient Chinese literature and also the golden period of poetry development. The literary works of this period were mainly poetry and Fu. In the poems of the Han Dynasty, the poets mostly focused on war, politics, history, etc., showing their concern and reflection on history and politics. In the Fu, he mainly described the natural scenery and the life of the characters to express his understanding of nature and life. The characteristics of the poems of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties was another important period of ancient Chinese literature and also the peak period of poetry development. The literary works of this period were mainly poetry and Yuefu. In the poems, the poets of the Wei and Jin Dynasties mostly expressed their feelings about nature and life with the theme of landscape, countryside, philosophy and religion. In Yuefu, it mainly expressed its love and concern for folk life through narration, lyricism and description. The characteristics of the poems of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties: The Tang and Five Dynasties period was one of the heydays of ancient Chinese literature and the peak period of poetry development. The literary works of this period were mainly poetry and Ci. In the poems of the Tang Dynasty, the poets mostly expressed their feelings about nature and life with the theme of landscape, countryside, love, politics, etc. In the Five Dynasties, he focused on describing wars, social reality and the lives of people to show his concern and reflection on history and politics. The characteristics of the poems of the Song Dynasty: The Song Dynasty was another golden age of ancient Chinese literature and the peak of poetry development. In the poems, the poets of the Song Dynasty mostly expressed their feelings about nature and life with the theme of landscape, countryside, love, politics, etc. In the poem, the author mainly described the war, social reality and the lives of the characters to show his concern and reflection on history and politics.
The stages of commercial development in the Pre-Qin, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties were as follows: The Pre-Qin period (11th century B.C. -21st century B.C.) was the first stage of commercial development in ancient China. In the pre-Qin period, the commercial development was mainly in the coastal areas such as Qi, Chu, Qin, etc. With the development of trade and cultural exchanges, commercial activities gradually expanded to the whole country. At this stage, commercial activities were mainly based on trade, mainly grain, meat, cloth, etc. At the same time, some commercial cities appeared, such as Zou City of Qi State, Xianyang of Qin State, etc. The Qin and Han Dynasties (21st century B.C. -220A.D.) was the second stage of the development of commerce in ancient China. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the commercial development was affected by the central power system. Commercial activities were mainly controlled by the central government, and the commercial cities also developed further. At this stage, the scope of commercial activities gradually expanded and the variety of commodities became richer, such as currency, salt, iron, silk, etc. At the same time, there were also some famous commercial cities such as Chang 'an, Luoyang, and Chengdu. The Sui and Tang Dynasties (618 - 907 AD) was an important stage in the development of commerce in ancient China. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the commercial development was influenced by Buddhist culture, and the commercial cities were further developed, and the scope of commercial activities expanded to the whole country. At this stage, the types of commercial activities were more abundant, such as finance, trade, transportation, and so on. At the same time, there were also some famous commercial cities such as Chang 'an, Luoyang, and Yangzhou. The Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (907 - 1911) was the last stage of commercial development in ancient China. During the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the commercial development was influenced by foreign capitalists such as the Netherlands, Japan, and France, and the commercial cities also developed further. At this stage, the types of commercial activities were more abundant, such as finance, trade, transportation, and so on. At the same time, some famous commercial cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Nanjing also appeared.
The main literary styles of various historical periods in China are as follows: Pre-Qin period: Book of Songs, Chu Ci, Han Fu, Yuefu Han Dynasty: Han Fu, Tang Poetry, Song Ci, Yuan Qu Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: parallel prose, prose, novel, drama Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties: Tang poetry, Song Ci, Yuan Qu, Ming and Qing novels
Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties had their own unique history and stories. It was hard to say which one was the most interesting because everyone had different preferences and standards. However, from the perspective of historical documents and cultural inheritance, the historical documents of the Qin and Han Dynasties were the most abundant, such as the Records of the Historian and the Book of Han. These documents left behind a large number of historical stories, biographies, myths and legends, which were of great reference value for understanding ancient society and culture. In addition, the cultural achievements of the Qin and Han Dynasties, such as the terracotta warriors, the Great Wall, and the Han watchtower, were also important representatives of its history and culture.
The Cambridge History of China's Pre-Qin Dynasty, PhD, is correct. It's the Pre-Qin Dynasty, not the Qin and Han Dynasties, but it's also fine.