Chinese literature had already been in existence prior to the birth of written language. According to the recorded history with written characters, ancient Chinese literature has gone through a history of more than 3.000 years. During such lengthy and uninterrupted development, Chinese literature has witnessed one peak after another, sprouting up outstanding writers and works, making it a rare wonder in the history of human culture. Simultaneously, ancient Chinese literature exhibits remarkable stability and continuity, with some literary genres (such as prose) enduring for over 2,000 years.