What are the classic literary works in China?

1, Zhuangzi:

Also known as the South China True Classic, it is also called "San Xuan" together with Zhouyi and Laozi. Its content is rich and profound, involving philosophy, life, politics, society, art, world outlook and many other aspects.

It represents the highest achievement of pre-Qin prose art and has a great influence on China's later literature. For example, Sima Qian, Ruan Ji, Ji Kang, Li Bai, Su Shi, Pu Songling and Cao Xueqin were all influenced by it.

2. History:

The general history of China's first biography lasted 14 years, including 12 biographies, 30 families, 70 biographies, 10 tables and 8 books. Known as "the first of the twenty-four histories", Lu Xun rated it as "a historian's swan song, leaving Sao without rhyme"

3. Sun Tzu's Art of War:

It is the earliest existing military work in China and the earliest military work in the world, and is known as the "sacred book of military science".

Sun Tzu's Art of War is regarded as a classic of military strategists. It has a history of 2500 years since its birth, and it has been studied in all dynasties. Li Shimin said, "Look at the art of war, there is no Sun Wu".

Sun Tzu's art of war is a strategy, and strategy is not a trick, but a great strategy and great wisdom. Today, Sun Tzu's art of war has gone global. It has also been translated into many languages and occupies an important position in the world military history.

4. A Dream of Red Mansions:

The pinnacle of China's classical literature, the first of China's classical Four Great Classical Novels, the encyclopedia of China's feudal society and the master of traditional culture. The novel encourages itself with the theme of "talking about love and recording things", only follows its logic, gets rid of the old conventions, is fresh and unique, and has achieved extraordinary artistic achievements.