1, poetry
Traditional poetry is a rhythmic literary work. It expresses some strong feelings through imagination and lyricism. Poetry is the oldest literary form. China is one of the most developed countries in poetry in the world. Starting from China's earliest poetry anthology "The Book of Songs" and the earliest lyric poem "Li Sao", the Yuefu in the Han Dynasty, the metrical poems in the Tang and Song Dynasties, the ci, Yuanqu and new poems since the May 4th Movement, and the folk songs of past dynasties have formed an unparalleled great tradition of China's poetry.
2. Prose
This is a literary form without strict rhythm and space restrictions, as opposed to verse. China's prose is developed from the prose of pre-Qin philosophers, and there are famous prose works representing famous writers. Among them, historical prose, prose, recitation and other applied styles have had a far-reaching impact on later generations. China has been the most developed country in prose in the world since ancient times.
3. Novel
This is a narrative literary genre, which generally expresses social life through characterization and description of plot and environment. The word "novel" was first recorded in Zhuangzi Foreign Things: "It is far from a county order to decorate novels." China's novels in the modern sense began with fables in pre-Qin prose, matured in the notes of the late Han Dynasty and the Six Dynasties, and then spread to the four wonderful books of Ming and Qing Dynasties.
4. Drama
Drama refers to the stage performance art that achieves narrative purpose in the form of language, action, dance, music and puppet. The concept of drama in literature refers to the script created for drama performance, that is, the script. There are various forms of theatrical performances, including drama, opera, ballet, musical, puppet show and so on. It is a comprehensive art in which actors play roles on the stage and perform stories in public.