The Geschichte der chinesischen Literatur [History of Chinese Literature] in ten volumes is thus far the most comprehensive representation of the approximately 3000-year history of Chinese literature. Each literary genre (poetry, novel, story, essay, theatre) is presented in its historical development from its beginnings to the present day. The index covers all volumes and is sorted by names, works, concepts and signs, thus making the history of Chinese literature easily accessible, and represents the current status of research.