What was the origin of the development of ancient Chinese novels and what was the sprout of the pre-Qin period?
The development of ancient Chinese novels originated from the Book of Songs in ancient times and the Spring and Autumn Annals in the pre-Qin period. The Book of Songs was the earliest collection of poems in ancient China. It included all kinds of poems from the Zhou Dynasty, including lyric poems, narrative poems, children's songs, and so on. It laid the foundation for the development of ancient Chinese literature. The Spring and Autumn Annals of the Pre-Qin period was an important historical document that recorded the political struggles and wars between the vassal states during the Spring and Autumn Period. This document had a profound impact on the development of ancient Chinese history and political thought. In the pre-Qin period, folk literature also began to develop, such as the "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" and other works reflecting the folk life and social style. These literary works also provided the original material and inspiration for the development of ancient Chinese novels.
