This Handbook Of Classical Chinese Literature From 1000 Bce Through 900 Ce Aims To Provide A Solid Introduction To The Field, Inspire Scholars In Chinese Studies To Explore Innovative Conceptual Frameworks And Pedagogical Approaches In The Studying And Teaching Of Classical Chinese Literature, And Facilitate A Comparative Dialogue With Scholars Of Premodern East Asia And Other Classical And Medieval Literary Traditions Around The World. The Handbook Integrates Issue-oriented, Thematic, Topical, And Cross-cultural Approaches To The Classical Chinese Literary Heritage With Historical Perspectives. It Introduces Both Literature And Institutions Of Literary Culture, In Particular Court Culture And Manuscript Culture, Which Shaped Early And Medieval Chinese Literary Production.