Early Chinese Literature by Burton Watson is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the rich literary tradition of ancient China. The book covers a vast range of texts, from the earliest known works of Chinese literature to the Tang dynasty, including poetry, philosophy, history, and fiction. Watson provides detailed analysis and commentary on each text, discussing the historical context, literary style, and themes of each work. The book also includes translations of many of the texts, allowing readers to experience the beauty and complexity of early Chinese literature firsthand. With its thorough coverage and insightful commentary, Early Chinese Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.