Chinese Events That Influenced Literature

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  • Period: 1400 BCE to 1100

    Discovery

    Earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found on Shang oracle bones. The Shang dynasty made the first appearance of Chinese script.
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 600 BCE

    Poetry

    Earliest known Chinese poems are composed. Most likely during the "golden age" dynasty.
  • Period: 701 BCE to 701 BCE

    Li Po

    Birth of Li Po, a Chinese poet. He was known for being romantic in his writings.
  • Period: 699 BCE to 699 BCE

    Wang Wei

    Birth of Wang Wei, painter and poet. Apart of the Tang dynasty era, he is one the most famous men of the arts in his time.
  • Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE

    Confucius

    Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and respect for elders. His disciples later recorded his teachings in Analects
  • Period: 500 BCE to 500 BCE

    Lao-tzu

    Lao-tzu, legendary founder of Taoism, develops teachings of Tao Te Ching.
  • Period: 330 BCE to 330 BCE

    Chuang Tzu

    Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu writes the Chuang Tzu.
  • Period: 106 BCE to 106 BCE

    Pan Chao

    Pan Chao- a scholarly widow and imperial historian, writes "Lesson for Women".