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First written records ever written in China. The hieroglyphs later evolved into traditional chinese characters
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Emperor Shih Huang Ti of the Qin dynasty ordered all works that appeared to threaten him be burned. This resulted in the need to recreate the classics that were burned in the next dynasty.
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Works of philosophy and religion that later became the basis of Chinese religion and beliefs. Taoism and Confucianism literature emerged during this time.
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Meaning "Historical Records", it contained records of the past 2,000 years. It was the first attempt of history in China and set the history pattern for other dynasties.
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Du Fu (770 A.D) is one of the most prominent realist poets. His poems reveal the harsh realities of war and the poor dying.
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ShenKuo writes a book stating all of China;s achievements. These include movable type, the compass and the discovery of the true north.
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This book was written about a historical journey about a Buddhist traveling to India. It was written in vernacular, which was odd at time. This tale is known by many Chinese children and often appears in movies and TV
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In the middle of the Qing dynasty interest in foreign works and literature was high. The Chinese began to translate these works and travel abroad to study and through this their culture started to change.