1. 古代文学一般包括欧洲古代文学和中国古代文学。欧洲古代文学又包括古希腊文学和罗马文学，中国古代文学按时间分类，包括先秦两汉文学，魏晋南北朝文学，唐宋文学，元明清文学。
The classical literature generally includes European classical literature and Chinese classical literature. The former consists of Ancient Greek and Rome literature, while the latter can be classified as four literatures according to different time. They are literature of Pre-Qin and Han Dynasty, Wei Jin South and North Dyansty, Tang and Song Dynasty, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty.--Gan Fengyu (talk) 07:38, 10 November 2020 (UTC)
The modern literature achieved progress in the mainstream of anti-imperialism and anti-feudalism. It reflected reality and the pursuit of ideals through explorations ands efforts for language unity toward the popular. All these prepare certain historical conditions for the new literature movement in the May 4th Era.--Gan Fengyu (talk) 07:38, 10 November 2020 (UTC)
3. 中国当代文学，首先指的是1949年以来的中国文学；其次指的是发生在特定的社会主义历史语境中的文学.
The Chinese contemporary literature, first of all, refers to Chinese literature since 1949. Secondly, it means the literature that takes place in the context of specific socialist history. --Gan Fengyu (talk) 07:38, 10 November 2020 (UTC)