Eastern Literature
If you think many of the great works of Western literature span a lot of years, take a close look at the history of Eastern literature. The literature of China, Japan, India, as well as numerous other countries of Asia covers thousands of years and many of the most historically significant works ever written. Some of them are familiar in the … Keep Reading → west. Many have heard of The Art of War, by Sun Tzu. After the book was mentioned in the film Wall Street, thousands even went out and read the book. Amazingly, The Art of War was written over 2500 years ago. Others have heard of the Chinese classic the I Ching, which is estimated to be somewhere around 5000 years old. Becoming familiar with the major works of China, Japan, and India could be a full time job. There are numerous classics spanning the last few thousand years. Lists of the major works are easily found online.
