When did fictional literature begin?

The origin of literature can be traced back to ancient Greece and ancient Rome. During this period, there were many important works such as Homer's Iliad and Odey, and Virgil's Andromach and Verginia. These works not only created many excellent poems and epics, but also had a profound impact on the development of literature. During the Middle Ages, literature was influenced by religion and philosophy. Many of them were like Hamlet and King Lear. At the same time, there were also some important schools of literature, such as the Humanist Literature of the Renaissance, the Rhetoric Literature of the Baroque Period, and the Romanticism Literature. In modern times, the development of literature became more diverse and complicated. Many important works, such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Ba Jin, Mo Yan, etc., had a profound influence on the development of Chinese literature. At the same time, modern literature also experienced many important changes, such as modernism, post-modernism, feminism, and so on.

The origin of Chinese literature can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, from 770 to 221 B.C. During this period, many great ideologists and politicians appeared in China, such as Confucius, Laozi, Mozi, Han Feizi, etc. Their thoughts and works had a profound impact on Chinese literature. In the following historical period, Chinese literature continued to develop and many important literary schools and works appeared, such as The Book of Songs, The Songs of Chu, The Analects of Confucius, Tao Te Ching, etc. Chinese literature not only continued to develop in terms of literary form and content, but also had a profound influence in the fields of culture, philosophy, history, politics, etc. Chinese literature has a long history and is an important part of Chinese culture.

Online literature originated in the early 1990s with the popularity of the Internet and the development of digital media technology. With the continuous development of the Internet, online literature had gradually become a new form of literature. With the support of digital media technology, online literature can be read through the web browser, allowing more people to come into contact with literary works. The history of online literature could be divided into the following stages: Early stage (early 1990s to mid 2000s): During this period, online literature mainly appeared in the form of personal blog. 2. Development stage (mid-2000s to around 2005): During this period, online literature began to turn to online forums and chat rooms to attract more readers. 3. Prosperous stage (around 2005 to the mid-2010s): During this period, online literature received more widespread attention and support. Many literary websites began to launch online literature works, and the creation and reading of online literature became more convenient. 4. Mature stage (mid-2010s to present): During this period, online literature has become a mature and diverse form of literature. At the same time, a large number of classic works and influential works have emerged. Online literature started from the early 1990s when the Internet was popularized and digital media technology developed. It had gone through the initial stage, the development stage, the prosperity stage, and the mature stage. It had become an important form of modern literature.

The Nobel Prize in Literature had been awarded since 1901 to commend outstanding literary works and inspire people around the world. The selection criteria included literary achievement, creativity, literary influence, and literary value.

The Nobel Prize in Literature was first awarded in 1901 by the Swedish Academy of Literature. The award was to commend outstanding literary works to promote the development and quality of literature.

The history of Chinese literature can be traced back to the 11th century B.C., when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty set up the Imperial College to cultivate literary talents. However, the early Chinese literature did not form a complete literary history system. It was not until the Tang Dynasty that poetry began to flourish that the traditional literature represented by the Tang Dynasty poetry gradually formed. During the Song Dynasty, literature flourished and a group of outstanding writers such as Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Li Qingzhao, etc. Their works became important representatives in the history of literature. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, novels, operas, and other literary works began to become popular and became an important branch of literary history. The development of modern Chinese literature began in 1911 after the Xinhai Revolution. The rise of the New Culture Movement marked the advancement of Chinese literature. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Chinese literature experienced a large-scale revival and creation peak. A group of outstanding writers and works such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Ba Jin, etc. emerged. The development of modern Chinese literature has continued until today, when modern Chinese literature was the main part of the literary history, and it also included traditional Chinese literature and modern literature.

Chinese contemporary literature usually refers to the mainland of China literature, which can be traced back to the 1980s. During this period, a series of major social changes began to take place in China, including the reform and opening up and the construction of the modern society. These changes brought new social thoughts and cultural needs, and at the same time, gave birth to the rise of contemporary Chinese literature. During this period, many outstanding Chinese writers emerged, such as Hai Zi, Yu Hua, Mo Yan, Jia Pingao, Liu Zhenyun, etc. Their works reflected the changes in society and the living conditions of the people in the mainland of China. At the same time, they also explored the meaning of life and the essence of human nature. The development of contemporary Chinese literature can be traced back to the 1980s. Since then, it has been an important part of Chinese literature.

Chinese contemporary literature began in the 1980s. At that time, with the deepening of the reform and opening up, Chinese literature began to usher in a new stage of development. In this context, many novels, essays, poems, etc. were used to reflect social life and express personal thoughts. During this period, many famous Chinese writers emerged, such as Mo Yan, Yu Hua, Jia Pingao, Liu Zhenyun, Mai Jia, etc. Their works not only caused a sensation at that time, but also influenced the later literary creation. As time passed, the development of contemporary Chinese literature continued to advance. Now Chinese literature has become an important part of world literature with far-reaching influence.

The literature of the new era generally began with the founding of New China in 1949.

Chinese scar literature refers to the literary works created during a series of social and political events and revolutionary practices in the mainland of China from the 1950s to the 1970s. It focuses on the difficulties and scars in social change, emphasizing the helplessness and sacrifice of individuals in the face of collective violence and revolution, as well as the conflicts and contradictions between individuals, countries and ethnic groups. The creation of scar literature began in the 1950s, such as Red Pursuit Order, Shout in the Drizzle, Black Rain, Youth Without Regret, and other works. In the 1960s, scar literature began to develop in a more in-depth direction, such as Camel Xiangzi, Alive, Teahouse, and other works. In the 1970s, the scar literature further developed in the direction of folk and emotion, such as Qin Qiang, Red Rock, Border Town, Old Can's Travels, etc. At the same time, trauma literature was also influenced by international literature such as Soviet literature and American literature. Scar literature is an important part of the history of Chinese literature. It not only reflects the social and political situation at that time, but also has a profound impact on today's literary creation.