The richness of Chinese classical literature encompasses a range of forms, from poetry and rhymed prose, to essays and novels. Each period has its own unique style, and there are outstanding representative works for each; the pre-Qin Book of Songs, Songs of the South, Han fu, Yue fu songs, Tang Poetry, Song ci, Yuan drama and more. This book stakes the reader on a tour of the Chinese literary world, while affording valuable insights into the themes of early Chinese civilizations. English comic book.