Lesson 1.1 (Chinese) Flashcards
How many published works with a wide range of topics does have in Chinese literature?
5,000
It is one of the major heritages of the world.
Chinese Literature
It has profoundly influenced the literary traditions of other Asian countries.
Chinese Literature
There is the arouse of individual writing script during __.
Chinese civilization
All major types of Chinese __ were originally sung to the accompaniment of music.
poetry
What are the four classes of Chinese literature?
Classical
Modern
Contemporary
Present Age
This refers to the earliest period and covers works from 3,000 years ago to the late Qing dynasty.
Classical Chinese Literature
Written in ancient form of language in this class is very different from the present day.
Classical Chinese Literature
This class refers to the period from the Opium War in 1840 to the May 4th movement in 1919.
Modern Chinese Literature
It is the war between two wars in the mid-19ty century involving Anglo- Chinese dispute over the British.
Opium War
Novels, poetry, and other works began to appear with the theme of patriotism and the revelation of social literature.
Opium War
This spanned period from 1919 to the foundation of modern in 1949 and took on a new vigor despite the fact that Chinese was in checkered and complicated times.
Contemporary Chinese Literature
This period has the establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949.
Present Age Chinese Literature
This period had more freedom and an open atmosphere. Poems, essays, fiction, and drama with a broad spectrum of themes are popular.
Present Age Chinese Literature
Who are some of the famous Chinese writers?
Confucius
Du Fu
Li Bai/ Li Po
This writer is a famous philosopher in ancient Chinese history and is known for a belief concerned with inner virtue, morality, and respect for the community and its values.
Confucius
What did Confucius compile after 600 BC with a collection of 305 poems?
The Book of Poetry (Shinjing)
What is one of the notable works of Confucius?
The Analects
He is known as ‘the greatest poet in China.’
Du Fu
He created the ‘lushi’ and he focused on the theme of realism.
Du Fu
This is Chinese poetry with a structure of 8 lines with 5-7 syllables in strict tonal pattern.
Lushi
Lushi is famous in __ that is known to be ‘the golden age of art in Chinese literature.’
Tang Dynasty
This writer is known to be a ‘famous drinker’ while writing his works.
Li Bai/ Li Po
He is known as a ‘romantic poet’ and uses a free verse and less formal form of writing.
Li Bai/ Li Po
Who is the author of the ‘Quiet Night Through?’
Li Bai/ Li Po
He is a rival of Du Fu to be the greatest poet in China.
Li Bai/ Li Po
This literature is characterized as the expression of both the heart and the mind, concerning individual and society.
Chinese Literature
Who is the Chinese writer who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature?
Mo Yan
He is also known for his rich storytelling and magical realism, which often reflect social issues in China.
Mo Yan
These writers are recognized for their significant novels that explore modern Chinese life, culture, and history, each bringing unique perspectives and styles.
Yu Hua, Wang Shuo, and Shi Tiesheng
These writers are noted for their short stories, contributing to the richness of Chinese narrative literature
Gao Xiaosheng, Wang Zengqi, and Zhang Chenzhi
This is a collection of lyrical poems that reflect the culture and beliefs of the southern regions of ancient China.
The Songs of the South (Chuci)
This refers to historical and philosophical texts from the Qin and Han dynasties, which were crucial for shaping Chinese thought and governance.
Prose Writings of the Qin and Han Dynasties
A poetic form that emerged during the Song dynasty, characterized by its musicality and emotional depth.
Song Lyric (Ci)
Significant developments in prose writing, including essays and historical narratives.
Prose of the Tang and Song Dynasties
