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In 1400- 1100 B.C. the earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found on the Shang Oracle bones. This writing was just the beginning of a whole other literature nation.
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The first Chinese poems were found to date back to 1000- 600 B.C. These poems were a big influence on later to come poems as a reference. It led to big literature mile stones like the Shih Ching book which was the first anthology of Chinese poetry.
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During 551- 479 B.C., Confucius started to preach about how he thought the world should be. He taught about values such as honesty, loyalty, and respect for elders. People were so inspired by his words that they began recording them in Analects.
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Lao-tzu was the legendary founder of Taosim. Taoists sought humility, simplicity, and harmony with nature. Taoism is also increasingly influential in the West, especially in the fields of alternative medicine and martial arts like Tai Chi.
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In A.D. 100, the first Chinese dictionary was composed. This is a big step for the Chinese because it influences them to learn and expand their vocabulary to create even more brilliant literary work.
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In A.D. 365, T'ao Ch'ien was born. T'ao was an important lyric poet and is one of the greatest poets in the world.
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In A.D. 690, poetry was at it's peak in poetry writing. It became a way of life and it even became so popular, it became a requirement in the civil service examination.
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Tz'u was a type of song lyric often sung by women entertainers. It became a major poetic form and one of the most popular lyricists was Li Chi'ing- chao.
