Classical Chinese Literature

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Beginnings

Xia Dynasty

Mythical dynasty before the invention of script.

Shang Dynasty

  • The emergence of script - Oracle Bones (turtle shells, cow shoulder blades)
  • The emergence of Written Literature (1200 BC)

Zhou Dynasty and Warring States Period

Han Dynasty

16 Kingdoms and 6 Dynasties

The Golden Age

6th century Literature in the south

Tang Dynasty

Song Dynasty

The Foreign Dynasties the Liao (Khitan), the Jin (Jurchen) and the Yuan (Mongols)

Yuan

Ming Dynasty

Preview: Qing (Manchu)-Dynasty

Timeless Presentations