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What were the two major forms of Chinese literature before the 20th century?
What were the two major forms of Chinese literature before the 20th century?
Poetry and essays
What other forms of literature did the Chinese develop over time?
What other forms of literature did the Chinese develop over time?
Fiction and drama
How did Chinese literature influence the writings of neighboring countries?
How did Chinese literature influence the writings of neighboring countries?
It had a major influence
Which countries were influenced by Chinese literature?
Which countries were influenced by Chinese literature?
What can be said about the significance of Chinese literature in the broader cultural context?
What can be said about the significance of Chinese literature in the broader cultural context?
What were the major forms of Chinese literature predominant before the 20th century?
What were the major forms of Chinese literature predominant before the 20th century?
Apart from poetry and essays, what are two other literary traditions that the Chinese developed over the centuries?
Apart from poetry and essays, what are two other literary traditions that the Chinese developed over the centuries?
Which neighboring countries were significantly influenced by Chinese literature?
Which neighboring countries were significantly influenced by Chinese literature?
How did Chinese literature impact the writings of Korea, Japan, and neighboring countries?
How did Chinese literature impact the writings of Korea, Japan, and neighboring countries?
What was the broader geographical reach of the influence of Chinese literature on neighboring regions?
What was the broader geographical reach of the influence of Chinese literature on neighboring regions?