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987 BCE
Poem Creation
The earliest known Chinese poems were composed. -
532 BCE
Confucius Appears
Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and respect for elders. His disciples later record his teachings in "Analects". -
500 BCE
The Book of Odes
The "Shih Ching", or Book of Odes, is published. It is the first anthology of Chinese poetry to be compiled. -
85 BCE
"Records of the Historian" by Ssu-ma Ch'ien
Ssu-ma Ch'ien, a notorious and well-respected poet of his time in China, writes "Records of the Historian". It describes the history of China through Wu Ti's reign. -
100
First Chinese Dictionary
The first Chinese dictionary is compiled. -
106
"Lessons for Women" by Pan Chao
Pan Chao was a scholarly widow and sister of Pan Ku. During her time as an imperial historian, she wrote "Lessons for Women" after his death. -
May 11, 868
"Diamond Sutra"
"Diamond Sutra" was written and published. This book was the first to be found among Chinese culture to have been printed with a date. -
1113
"Tz'u" Are Created
Song lyrics, also known as "tz'u", were sung by women entertainers. These lyrics became a major poetic form. Li Ch'ing-Chao masters the genre.
