近數十年出土的秦時簡牘文獻，不僅為考察秦之法律、政治、風俗等提供了新材料，也為重新考察和評價秦文學提供了可能。放馬灘秦簡〈墓主記〉與後世的志怪小說有很多類似情節，為考察志怪小說的淵源和流變提供了早期文本；睡虎地秦簡〈成相篇〉表明「成相」是戰國後期流行於楚地的一種較成熟的韻文文體，內容多關君臣治亂之道；《日書》之〈夢篇〉和〈馬禖篇〉生動傳神、〈詰篇〉詼諧靈動、睡虎地秦墓木牘家書〈黑夫尺牘〉和〈驚尺牘〉深情悲愴；《日書》還保存了「牛郎織女」「嫦娥奔月」等神話傳說的早期情節。這些不僅為秦文學注入了新內涵，也為中國古典文學增添了新篇章，更為重新審視古典文學史上的某些既定結論提供了新材料，具有多層面的文學價值和重要的文學史意義。

Numerous Qin state and dynasty bamboo & wooden slips have been excavated in recent decades. They are important documents for research not only on the law, politics and civilization of the Qin dynasty but also on their literary history. The Muzhuji on the bamboo slips unearthed in Shuihudi prove the point that tales of marvels coming from history can be trusted. The chapter “Chengxiang” shows that a special verse style existed in the state of Chu in the late Warring States Period. The chapters “Dream” and “Mamei” are very vivid literary works. The chapter “Jie” is very lively and humorous. The letters from “Heifu” and “Jing” are full of sincere feeling. At the same time, they should hold a high place in the history of the state of Qin literature and the history of Chinese classics. Daybook on the bamboo slips of the Qin dynasty save some important key plot points about the story of the Herd Boy and Weaving Girl. All of these excavated bamboo & wooden slips of the the Qin state and dynasty are new materials of Qin literature and have great value for the history of Chinese classical literature.