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The earliest form of Chinese writing is found on Shang oracle bones. It was deciphered by archaeologists.
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1000-600 B.C. was when the earliest known Chinese poems were composed. The Book of Odes consisted of war poems.
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551-479 B.C. Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and respect for others. His disciples later record his teachings in Analects.
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The Shih Ching was the first anthology of Chinese poetry. It was compiled after the Book of Odes.
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Lao-tzu developed teachings of Tao Te Ching. He was the founder of Taoism.
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Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu wrote the Chuang Tzu. It was a book based off of his values learned from Taoism.
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Pan Chao wrote Lessons for Women in A.D. 106. She was a scholarly widow, sister of Pan Ku, and an imperial historian after his death.
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Ssu-ma Ch'ien wrote Records of Historian. It documented the history of China through Wu Ti's reign.
