《中国文学》本书立足于"中国文化"这个课题，介绍在不同时代里影响中国文化和社会生活的文学作品和文学家，其中既有教科书派文学史认可的伟大作家、诗人，也有对民间文化产生积极促进作用的市井文人。"文学是历史和社会的一面镜子"，从"中国文学"这个角度，反映和揭示中国文化的内涵是本书的宗旨（This book, based on the theme of "Chinese culture," introduces representative literary works and writers that have influenced Chinese culture and social life in different eras, including both great writers and poets recognized by the history of literature and non-mainstream writers who have played an active part in promoting folk culture. "Literature is a mirror of history and society," as a saying goes. From the angle of "Chinese literature," this book aims to reveal the connotation of Chinese culture.）