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Introduction to Bianwen and Novels by April J. Rivera is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses the history and development of Chinese literature over different periods from classical to modern times. It covers major genres like poetry and novels. Important figures mentioned include Confucius, Mencius, Qu Yuan, Li Po, and Han Yu. The document also notes how Chinese script was used, the influence of other countries on Chinese literature, and advocates for using vernacular language.

Author

April J. Rivera

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