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China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
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Chinavista: Chinese Poetic Literature
This site from Chinavista is geared toward teachers or older students. It explains the four classes of Chinese Poetry Literature. It is concise and informative, with great information on the subject.
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China Virtual Tours: Shijing Poetry
Shijing (The Book of Songs) is the earliest collection of Chinese poems. This site is appropriate for teachers and upper elementary students.
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China Vista: Selected Chinese Myths and Fantasies
Because myths were not recorded, only fragments and short tales exist today. Here are a dozen or so of the most famous. You can also click to find out more about the history and features of Chinese mythology. (Click home to access...
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History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Literature
Article references the literature of anceint China and provides a brief overview of