Tan Zhengbi

Tan Zhengbi (1901-1991), whose courtesy name is Zhonggui and whose pen names include Tan Wen, Huo Ren, Zhao Bi, Pei Bing, and Bichang, etc., was born in Jiading, Jiangsu Province (now part of Shanghai). He is a Chinese writer and classical literature researcher. His major works include "History of the Evolution of Chinese Literature", "History of the Development of Chinese Novels", "Hua Scripts and Ancient Dramas", "Short Biographies of Six Masters of Yuan Opera", "Three Characters and Two Pai Materials" (updated version of this title "A Study on the Origin and Origin of Three Characters and Two Pai"), "An Examination of Ancient and Rare Novels", "Tanci Narratives", "Pingtan Comprehensive Examination", etc. He is also the editor-in-chief of "Outline of the History of Chinese Literature" and "New History of Chinese Literature".