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The Book of Songs
Tang Poetry
Yuefu Songs of Han Dynasty

Introduction

Literature is the most dynamic and splendid part of Chinese culture. Throughout the long history, Chinese ancient literature has embodied the underlying spirits of Chinese culture, reflected Chinese pursuit for esthetics and faith for ideal society, and moreover, demonstrated the distinctive Chinese character. For centuries, a succession of diversified literacy forms, for instance, mythologies in priveval times, poems and Ci in Tang and Song dynasties, novels in Ming and Qing dynasties, etc., have come into play. Many great literatures are still remembered today and their masterpieces have gained perpetual frame.

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