Illustrated History of Chinese Literature (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zheng Zhenduo
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: The original "Illustrated History of Chinese Literature" is divided into 4 volumes, now combined into two (Upper and Lower). It narrates the emergence and development of various literary forms such as poetry, prose, drama, and fiction, as well as literary criticism. The author organizes the content according to the natural progression of Chinese literature, dividing it into three periods: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern. He believes that Medieval literature began with the large-scale introduction of Buddhist literature during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, while Modern literature started in the Ming Dynasty during the Jiajing period with the development of Kunqu Opera and long novels.