1, Sendai Poetry

In the pre-Qin period, poetry was mainly used to praise gods, jade and heroes. Most of these poems are handed down orally, and there is no real written record. The Book of Songs is the earliest extant poetry document in China, which contains many poems in the pre-Qin period.

2. Poetry of Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty is an important period for the development of China's poetry, and the "Nine Debates" poetry movement in the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is one of the important events. Jiu Bian Poetry advocates that poetry should express profound thoughts in concise language, which has a far-reaching influence on the development of later poetry. Poetry in the Han Dynasty began to be recorded in writing, and many famous poets such as Sima Xiangru and Liu Xiang left many excellent poems.

3. Poetry in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties

During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, poetry began to pursue artistry and individuality, and different poetic forms such as "Fu Qin", "quatrains" and "regular poems" appeared. Among them, Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Orchid Pavilion and Tao Yuanming's Peach Blossom Garden not only have an important position in the field of poetry, but also have a far-reaching impact on later literature.

4. Poetry in Tang Dynasty

Tang Dynasty is the golden age of China's poetry development, and Tang poetry is known as "the golden age of poetry".

There were many poets in the Tang Dynasty, among which the poems of Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Wang Wei were called "300 Tang Poems" by later generations and became classics in the history of China poetry. The forms of poetry in the Tang Dynasty are also very diverse, including five words, seven words and regular poems.

5. Poetry in Song Dynasty

Song poetry is characterized by paying attention to both narrative and lyricism, as well as the beauty of phonology and rhetorical skills. The main forms of poetry in Song Dynasty are quatrains, metrical poems and words. Among them, the poems of famous poets such as Su Shi, Li Qingzhao and Xin Qiji were called "300 Song Poems" by later generations and became classics in the history of China literature.

6. Poetry in Yuan Dynasty

The development of poetry in Yuan Dynasty was mainly carried out in a difficult social environment. Poets in the Yuan Dynasty were mainly adherents of the Southern Song Dynasty, and their poems reflected the social unrest and people's suffering at that time. The main forms of poetry in Yuan Dynasty are quatrains and metrical poems.

7. Poetry in Ming and Qing Dynasties

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the development of poetry was influenced by politics and culture. The main forms of poetry in Ming Dynasty are quatrains, rhymes and words, while those in Qing Dynasty are rhymes and words. Famous poets in Ming and Qing Dynasties include Gu Hongming, Yang Shen, Nalan Xingde and Li Qingzhao.

In a word, the development of China's ancient poetry is a colorful process. From pre-Qin to Ming and Qing Dynasties, poetry in each period has its unique characteristics and charm. These poems are not only an important part of China culture, but also a precious treasure of world culture.